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"Truth is unkillable"... by Peter Lumpkins

Below is a post by Hariette Petersen. Hariette is among the kindest, most mellow Southern Baptist bloggers out there. Period. Yet, recently, she was "deleted" at SBC Voices apparently because her comment was too harsh for the "new" and "improved" blogging atmosphere being promoted at SBC Voices. While Dave Miller surely needed to clean up the threads at SBCV (since they so often made the threads into personal assaults against other Southern Baptist bloggers; I ought to know; I've personally been the receiving end of their scathing attacks more times... Read more →

Purely Acoustic: a cut above contemporary ...by Peter Lumpkins

Rarely is humility more displayed in believers so young. These girls are for real... With that, I am... Peter You can find Purely Acoustic on Facebook Read more →

What I've been doin...Just in case you wanted to know...by Peter Lumpkins

Yes. This is what I've been doin... Eggplant & Marinara Crabcakes yes, the original one... And we all know what these are... Read more →

Akin says media reports led to "misconceptions and misinterpretations" about weekend arrest of William "Billy" Birch by Peter Lumpkins

William "Billy" Birch According to Baptist Press (BP), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary's weekly chapel service focused on circumstances surrounding the tragic arrest of seminary student and Southern Baptist blogger, William "Billy" Birch. Before expulsion, Birch was an MDiv student at the Wake Forest campus but was arrested Saturday afternoon after allegations he performed unwanted sexual advances toward a 25 year old male undergraduate student, crimes he apparently confesses to have committed. President Danny Akin clarified what he suspects to be "misconceptions and misinterpretations" stemming from media reports about the weekend's... Read more →

Paul Harvey's "If I were the devil": a video collage by Joe Donahue

Joe Donahue1 is the Student Pastor at First Redeemer Church. Recently, he posted a video collage he made from a 1965 commentary by legendary radio personality, Paul Harvey. The video reached the "viral" status logging an incredible 239k+ views in just the last few days >>> In addition, Fox News just posted the video on Fox Nation. Hence, it may garner a whopping half-mil before it runs its course. If the message speaks to you, be sure and like it on Facebook and youtube. And, if you're tweeting, post this... Read more →

Hariette Petersen (a.k.a. "SelahV) on insurance hucksters and preying on vulnerable people by Peter Lumpkins

Hariette Petersen1 has a must read post for people in your church who are vulnerable to insurance scams that prey on desperate people who have no health insurance. She lists several warning signs of possible insurance fraud, signs including: >>> The coverage costs 25% or more below the norm, yet promises generous benefits and a large provider network. The plan readily accepts people with serious illnesses and other medical conditions that other plans normally reject. The insurance has few or no underwriting guidelines—the agent or rep appears almost too eager... Read more →

You've got to hear our little granddaughter's "chipmunk" giggle! by Peter Lumpkins

Here is our youngest granddaughter's chipmunk giggle finally caught on tape. You'll love it... Violet Jo Donahue... Read more →

Take heed lest you fall by Peter Lumpkins

The inspired Apostle gives us both exhortation and warning. He writes: >>> Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall (1 Co 10:12) Our hearts are directed first to the victims of this moral and criminal lapse. Though it taxes our minds in discovering appropriate words to collectively express our disappointment, our anger, our frustration, we nonetheless are morally obliged to do so. We hurt for and with the victims. We also possess a moral obligation to denounce as sinful and depraved this criminal act allegedly... Read more →

How to Stay Fresh Serving God by Peter Lumpkins

I'm preaching this morning from Matthew's Gospel. Below is a brief summary: And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the... Read more →

Taking a couple days off...be back soon...by Peter Lumpkins

All, I do appreciate your readership. Just taking a few days off. Be back soon. Grace. With that, I am... Peter Read more →

Who invited Mark Driscoll to Liberty University? by Peter Lumpkins

I have not been shy about querying whether Seattle had anything to do with Lynchburg. Mark Driscoll showing up on campus at Liberty University may be one of the most shocking events within evangelicalism thus far in the 21st century >>> So, how did Driscoll not only get invited to Liberty University's Vines Center to speak at convocation as well as hold a Real Marriage seminar on Liberty Mountain? According to a Washington Post story published last fall, Vice President Johnnie Moore, Jr. appears to be the one in charge... Read more →

The Beauty of Holiness by Peter Lumpkins

I'm preaching a sermon today from the Old Testament entitled "Hungering for Holiness." One particular corpus of Scripture which I find especially moving today includes the following (embolden added): >>> Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness (1 Chron 16:29) Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness… . O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all... Read more →

Pastor William "Bill" Harrell set to retire after 30 years at historic Southern Baptist church by Peter Lumpkins

Many readers know William "Bill" Harrell on this site since he has offered several guest contributions >>> William "Bill" Harrell Since 1981, Harrell has served as Pastor of the historic Abilene Baptist Church in Martinez, Georgia. Abilene Church is one of the oldest churches in Georgia founded in 1774 by the legendary Separate Baptist, Daniel Marshall, and was originally known as Red’s (pronounced Reed) Creek Baptist Church. Pastor Harrell is well-known in Southern Baptist denominational life, having served on various boards and committees at both state and national levels. Indeed... Read more →

Al Mohler and Charles Spurgeon: the making of a legend by Peter Lumpkins

Below is a video we've all anticipated: "Al Mohler and Charles Spurgeon: the making of a legend." Enjoy... Read more →

Update on Rick Warren's bridge to Mecca by Peter Lumpkins

On March 1st, I posted a piece entitled "Rick Warren's bridge to Mecca" tenatively concluding that if Jim Hinch, journalist with the Orange County Register, characterized Warren correctly, "perhaps it's time to officially end any left-over love affairs with Saddleback"1 >>> A day later, Ed Stetzer, VP at Lifeway Resources, wrote a stinging rebuke of those he called "watchbloggers"2 for presumably jumping the gun on an apparent hit-piece on Rick Warren composed by secular journalist (i.e., Jim Hinch). Lifeway's VP wrote: Once again, watchbloggers are accusing Rick Warren of heresy.... Read more →

Ramblings on being a non-Calvinist by Peter Lumpkins

I first posted this piece in June, 2007, about a year after I first started blogging. Since it tells some of my own journey through the doctrines of grace, I'm reposting it for my newer readers1 >>> I launched this website almost a year ago. I entered blogdom surfing sites, commenting here and there and finally found the energy to go for it myself: SBC Tomorrow was born. Part of the energy came from a simple desire to write...to place my thoughts on paper...to record outwardly what was taking place... Read more →

Al Mohler says to state editors: you must cover Calvinism (part II) by Peter Lumpkins

Following "Al Mohler says to state editors: you must cover Calvinism (part I)" is the final section below (not included here is the Q/A session). As before, while the words summarize sections from his address to Southern Baptist editors, the words are his own words (no commentary is added other than an occasional implied subject in brackets for clarity). I've sought to be true to the context. However, the reader may be pleased to know a transcription of his entire speech is available >>> Dr. Mohler discussed four major headings... Read more →

Ed Stetzer, watchblogging, and Rick Warren's relationship with Muslims by Peter Lumpkins

Yesterday, I posted a short piece entitled "Rick Warren's bridge to Mecca" wherein I quoted a reputable news outlet in Orange County, California. A piece written by journalist, Jim Hinch, entitled "Rick Warren builds a bridge to Muslims" concluded Rick Warren and Saddleback church were apparently building a bridge far too close to Mecca's theological borders "acknowledging that Christians and Muslims worship the same God" >>> Now we apparently find out that Hinch may have misunderstood Warren and the "Kings Way" theological documents which apparently was the basis for the... Read more →

Al Mohler says to state editors: you must cover Calvinism (part I) by Peter Lumpkins

On February 13-16, 2012, editors of denominational papers across the Southern Baptist Convention met in Phoenix, Arizona at the Chaparral Suites Hotel for their annual meeting. One of the keynote speakers was Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president, Al Mohler. For those who want to know what Dr. Mohler thinks about the role of Calvinism in Southern Baptist life now and the future, he does not disappoint >>> During his lengthy address, Dr. Mohler expressed his thoughts on current controversies within the SBC. Below are summaries from his address in his... Read more →

Jerry Falwell, Jr assures Massachusetts residents Liberty University students won't bother the locals by Peter Lumpkins

A story in the Boston Globe reports that Liberty University is among the top candidates in purchasing the old Northfield Mount Hermon School campus, Northfield, MA, a campus purchased in 2009 by Oklahoma tycoons, The David Green Family (think Hobby Lobby) >>> Christians who are familiar with evangelical history will immediately associate Northfield with evangelist, D. L. Moody (1837-1899), who, along with Ira Sankey, rocked the 19th century world with simple gospel preaching accompanied by heart-warming gospel music. Moody founded both Moody Church and the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago.... Read more →

Rick Warren's bridge to Mecca by Peter Lumpkins

Twenty-five years ago, two mega-churches stood as measuring stick for the church-growth movement. One was an evangelical church, the other a nominal Southern Baptist church. One was located outside Chicago, the other in sunny California. Bill Hybels was pastor of the former and Rick Warren the latter >>> Few talk about Hybels anymore. But Warren stays in the spotlight. So, Warren's latest celebrity spotlight features his bridge-building project to the Muslim world. And apparently he's gone theologically berserk with syncretistic folly. According to Jim Hinch, journalist with the Orange County... Read more →