Discount Devotion and A Minister’s Confession

Hershael York preached a great sermon today in chapel at SBTS.  I found it very challenging and convicting.  I encourage any preachers who read this blog to watch or listen to this sermon.  At the close of his sermon, Dr. York read a prayer from The Valley of Vision title “A Minister’s Confession”.  The complete [...]

David Robinson’s Testimony

David Robinson was recently elected to the NBA Hall of Fame.  Below is his testimony which he shared shortly before he retired from playing.

His Hall of Fame acceptance speech is below.  Note his gratitude to others (which is noted by Voddie Baucham here).

Strategic Planning for Farmdale Baptist Church

Need for rethinking, possibly restructuring some areas of our ministry.

As we’ve had to think through the budget, so too the ministries which the budget funds.

“Don’t waste a crisis!”  An opportunity for [...]

“The Robe” by Wes King

I recently came across Wes King on Facebook and remembered this song recorded several years ago.  In 2005 Wes was diagnosed with Lymphoma and underwent many months of extremely difficult treatments and years of side-effects. Wes is now cancer free and is feeling well enough to spend time in his studio again.  He is currently [...]

“Soldiers of Christ” Now Available for Order

Soldiers of Christ:  Selections from the Writings of Basil Manly, Sr. & Basil Manly, Jr. was edited by Southern Seminary professor Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin, in conjunction with Dr. Roger D. Duke and Dr. A. James Fuller.  Soldiers of Christ focuses on the writings on the father and son duo without whom, as current SBTS [...]

Last Week for Early Registration for AFCBS Conference

Each year the Andrew Fuller Center sponsors a major conference devoted to some aspect of Baptist thought and life.  This year’s conference is scheduled for August 24-25 and has for its theme “Baptist Spirituality:  Historical Perspectives.”  This conference is marked by great speakers, great fellowship, and several free books provided by the graciousness of publishers [...]

Haykin Interviewed on Moody Radio

Dr. Haykin was recently interviewed on Moody Radio by Paul Butler about his latest book, The Christian Lover: The Sweetness of Love and Marriage in the Letters of Believers (published by Reformation Trust).  The complete audio feature is available online here.  The interview lasts about seven and a half minutes.

Union to host conference on Southern Baptists and future of denominationalism

The following news was released from Union University (source).  This looks to be an important conference.
JACKSON, Tenn. — To recognize the 400th anniversary of the Baptist movement, a group of prominent evangelical leaders including Duane Litfin, Michael Lindsay, Timothy George and Albert Mohler will highlight an October conference at Union University.
“Southern Baptists, Evangelicals, and the [...]

“What I Mean By Preaching” – John Piper

John Piper said the following about preaching (text below the video clip).  I agree 100%, though I don’t do it 50% as well as he does.

Some of you may have little or no experience with what I mean by preaching. I think it will help you listen to my messages if [...]

One Year Anniversary Letter to Farmdale Baptist Church

Dear Church Family,
This past Sunday marked the one year anniversary since I preached my first sermon as pastor of Farmdale Baptist Church.  It has been a wonderful year for me and my family serving God together with you.  I truly believe that God is using His Word to cause us all to grow spiritually [...]