In today's post, I want to answer a very specific question that has significant implications. As most of my readers know, Lake Hills Baptist is considering a change in our polity (church governance). That is, we are considering embracing what I call "Shared Pastoral Oversight," and what most call plural eldership. It's natural for various … Continue reading Are Marriage and Parenthood a Requirement for Pastor-Elders and Deacons?
A Physical Bible God's Word is God's Word whether it's printed, read, sung, or digitized. A physical copy of God's Word is not more holy than a digital one. But reading a printed copy is not the same as reading a digital copy. I can't prove this, but there is a connection you make with … Continue reading Bible Study Tools I Use Regularly
I am often tired, but Christ is not, and He will be my strength. I am often tempted, but Christ is not any more, and He has triumphed over temptation and will make a way for me to escape. I am often anxious, but Christ is not, and He will still my soul. I am … Continue reading I Am Often ___, But Christ Is Not
The first four books of the New Testament are called the "gospels," of course--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They are a genre of writing that's different than the epistles, prophecy, or poetry, or even historical narrative. Because it's a unique genre of writing, it should be read with that genre in mind. It took me … Continue reading A Lightbulb Moment for How to Read the Gospels
Not long ago, the members of Lake Hills approved the following motion, presented by the deacons: We move that the “Transition Team,” comprised of Pastor Jacob, Neal Ballah (deacon), Daniel Devine, Erica Ogden, and Ken Tanis, be affirmed by the members to work with the deacons to propose changes to relevant portions of the current … Continue reading Pray for the Transition Team
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