Meet my friend William.
He was baptized a few days ago after living for the better part of the last 30 years identifying as a trans woman. He came under the conviction of the Lord through the preaching of the gospel and has repented openly and de-transitioned. He wanted me to…
Bad night in Clearwater for Scientology. Mark Bunker wins a big upset for City Council seat. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know Mark and communicated with him today. His victory sends a huge signal that Clearwater politicians can stand up to the bully.
Last year
@TomBuck
and I found ourselves embroiled in a bit of SBC controversy. A lot has happened since then and I thought I would share some thoughts for those who might be interested...
This is a hard “No” for me; a line in the sand that I cannot cross. To employ an organization that affirms and celebrates a sexual worldview directly at odds with Scripture to serve as a type of enforcement arm, directly empowered to field and assess accusations against leaders
We can discuss and debate our differences, but when we do, we should manifest the fruit of the Spirit not the spirit of this age. My statement regarding the criticism of Voddie Baucham:
If your supposed theological expertise keeps you from rejoicing when one sinner repents and sings “Jesus is King” then your theology is a lot different from Jesus and your expertise ain’t all that impressive.
Hats off to all the pastors, largely unknown, who are just trying to preach the gospel, pastor their churches, love their people, reach the lost and don’t have the time or inclination to get caught up in everybody else’s twitter wars.
…share his story. He’s all-in for Jesus and wants his story to bring hope to others and help expose the lies of the trans movement. I hope you’ll welcome William to the company of the redeemed and pray for him as he continues to grow in the Lord.
I’m not saying what it is or isn’t but chapel service at our High School ended 2 hours ago and there are still scores of students at the altar praying. Mercy drops round us are falling…
I can’t thank
@MikeRinder
and
@LeahRemini
enough for the important work they have done with this show. They and their team have made a real difference. Here’s hoping we’ll see a lot more of them and hear a lot more from them in the near future.
And just like that all the squabbling among SBC pastors seemed petty and insignificant as most turned to shepherd their churches through a difficult time.
So much hate and anger. El Paso. Dayton. I don’t need political takes this morning. We need something much stronger than politics,pundits and policy. We are sick and in need of social and spiritual renewal. God help us.
If you aren’t watching this show with my friend
@MikeRinder
and the heroic
@LeahRemini
you’re missing one of the most important shows on television. So important. Required viewing for all Clearwater folk.
Patriotism is not idolatry. I never thought I’d see a time when people, even evangelicals, were so disparaging of authentic displays of love and gratitude for country. Sad and misguided. I love my family AND I love God. I love my country AND I love God.
For praying folks, please pray for one of our young ministry interns who is fighting for his life with COVID-19. Casey Gray has been on a ventilator now for several weeks. Many are praying here but we are grateful your prayers as well. But God...
Those who attend church weekly will pass their faith along to their kids 59% of the time compared to 31% of those who attend monthly or 26% for those who attend once a year. Church matters.
My father-in-law Ron Baker pastors a small church in rural Alabama (he came to Christ later in life). He suffered a heart attack yesterday and is facing imminent open heart surgery.
@CherylLRice
and I are grateful for your prayers.
@megbasham
SFS chapter 7 on the abuse reform movement in the SBC is devastating to the established narrative. She exposes how that movement was contrived, co-opted, and manipulated. Every SBC leader must read it. We got played.
Pastors, the world will soon forget your sweeping oratory, your clever outline, your pithy phrase, but they will long remember that Jesus is alive. Just tell the story.
5 months from today I have the privilege and responsibility to bring the convention message at the SBC in Orlando. If you’re the praying sort I’d be grateful for your prayers that God will provide clear direction and use me for His purposes.
Many SBC folks know who Wiley Drake is. He was quite the character at some of our annual meetings. I learned from his niece today that he has suffered a serious stroke and is also positive for COVID-19. I know many would want to know and pray for our brother.
Interesting to me that Scientology paid millions of $$ for ads during Super Bowl but after the game numerous Eagle players including the coach & mvp spoke about their faith in Jesus. Didn’t cost us a dime. Curious?
Scientology and Christianity are incompatible. You can be one or the other or neither but not both. Scientology does not recognize Jesus as the Son of God and the identity and work of Jesus is the heart of our faith.
Many of you prayed recently for the young man, Casey Gray, on our church staff who has been fighting COVID-19. He was on a ventilator in ICU for over 30 days & near death but as of today he is off the ventilator. 1/2
We’re looking at the potential for one of the worst storms in Tampa Bay history. Evacuations have already begun and we’re all under Hurricane Warnings. Grateful for your prayers as we serve our church and community over the next days.
I do appreciate and thank
@bartbarber
for his service to SBC. We’ve disagreed on issues but he is an honorable brother, an able parliamentarian, and has given much to our convention. Thank you Bart.
#sbc24
I want to say thanks to everyone for the overwhelming response to yesterday’s announcement. There have been so many kind words that go far beyond what I deserve. I know the road ahead will get bumpy and for some I will be the piñata of the moment and
Evangelism without discipleship isn’t really evangelism and discipleship without evangelism isn’t really discipleship. The Great Commission requires reaching (evangelism) and teaching (discipleship). When one is done right it leads to the other.
Honored to do chapel tonight for Bucs. Grateful for Duke Preston (Calvary member) and Coach Clyde Christensen for their excellent work ministering to players.
There is much to grieve this week. The SBC SATF report. The shooting in Texas yesterday, and the shootings in Buffalo and California within the last 10 days. The world is broken. Evil is real. Sin destroys. May God help us as only He can.
Celebrating 38 years of marriage today. 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and a lot of mountains climbed. Grateful to be on this journey with
@CherylLRice
Stopped by to visit with my sister Sharon for Christmas. Her life journey has been so different than mine but she has impacted my life in incalculable ways.
This is a complete embarrassment for the SBC.
@erlc
trustees need to come clean with the churches that own the entity. It’s time for transparency—which churches have been requesting for years.
The President’s proclamation for Easter Sunday is a gross, deliberate insult. Shameful. This is the modern face of paganism. But it won’t change the facts about tomorrow one iota. All the wickedness of the this administration can’t put Jesus back in the grave.
If my hope rested in leaders, if my hope rested in the church, if my hope rested in politics, I would be continually crushed. My hope rests in Jesus. Jesus alone.
It was 20 years ago today that we were called to come home to Calvary as pastor. It’s been a wonderful grace-filled journey. We’re celebrating this weekend. The Lord is good and His mercy endures forever.
On this date 153 years ago a small group of believers entered into a covenant together and formed the first church in our county, the church that would later become know as Calvary Baptist Church.
10,000 media sycophants singing in unison still can’t change the truth. Men are not women and women are not men. The sexual revolution has always been a war against reality itself. We are not afraid to say that the king has no clothes.
Getting ready for a full day at SBC. I was reminded yesterday that the SBC I love isn’t the loudest, angriest, most prominent voices on Twitter. It’s the kind, humble, godly people who love Jesus and and love their neighbors. That’s my family.
#SBC19
The hit piece 60 Minutes did on our Governor & our state is a perfect example of why people no longer have any confidence in mainstream journalism. I’m grateful for the extraordinary job
@GovRonDeSantis
has done leading our state through this crisis.
32 years ago today the false prophet L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the cult of Scientology died. His destructive influence still plagues our city. His followers believer he will return. He won’t. Only one person did that!
Just thinking this morning that one day I will be in that vast multitude drawn from every race, tribe and tongue and we will be singing with every ounce of strength we have in a New Jersualem, “Hosanna, to our King.”
“I can't wait to win this Championship and get a ring only to toss it on the pile of trinkets that pale in comparison to the GLORY of who He is.”
This was sent to me last night in a text by a member of the Bucs.
Sad to hear of the passing of the great Bobby Bowden. He was not only a great football coach but more importantly was a man of faith who spoke of his love for Christ without embarrassment or reservation.
A cancel culture is not a gospel culture. In many ways it’s the exact opposite. The gospel is about compassion, correction and conversion NOT cancellation.