It seems we constantly must wade through layers and layers of opinions before we can find those glimmering diamonds known as facts. So, I’d like to offer a challenge, and I need your help to evaluate the difference it could make.
While we need fresh takes from time to time and we benefit from experts sharing about discoveries in their fields, how many more versions of the same story do we really need?
What if I didn’t let fear or stubbornness prevent me from following those uncomfortable steps of faith the Lord will undoubtedly place before us?
The DOJ investigation was launched following the release of the Guidepost Solutions report in May 2022. What hasn’t been reported, however, is exactly what (or who) was investigated by the DOJ …
“The point (behind the recently announced new Abuse Response Commission) is to serve the churches of our convention while not creating liability for the SBC.” —Marshall Blalock, previous chair of SBC’s Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force
When the six-member crew of the 178-seat Alaska Airlines flight 1282 left Portland headed to Ontario, California, on Jan. 5, they had no idea they would be testing out their emergency training in a real situation.
Skipping some steps here and there may not wreck the world around us, but it’s always good to evaluate when steps are consistently skipped and attempt to determine why and what consequences may result.
I look back now and see that it was actually kind of rude of me to dump all of my frustrations on my friend and colleague.
Reflecting on my half century, I can see how God has been faithful to place mentors in my life to help guide me during specific seasons, which assures me He will continue to do the same going forward.
“Even amid difficult business sessions, trustee board members and leaders — such as the SBC Executive Committee’s Carolyn Fountain of Louisiana — frequently showcase the joy of the Lord through lighthearted moments shared with their peers.”
