Forgiveness ranks near the top of the things we are most grateful to receive and near the bottom of things that we are most willing to give. Idioms like bury the hatchet and let them off the hook remind us that showing compassion is tough primarily because it seems equal to diminishing the pain others cause us. Yet, for Christians, unforgiveness is not just unbiblical, but also irrational due to
Julietta Jameson tells the story of a man by the name of Cliff Young. Cliff participated in the 1983 Australian Ultramarathon which consisted of 544 miles from Sydney to Melbourne. What was odd is that Cliff had never run a marathon before. Additionally, he was a 61-year-old farmer who showed up to the race in a loose white shirt, overalls, rubber galoshes over his boots, and a baseball cap. The
The BCM is a ministry of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board churches. It is a home away from home for so many students that go away for school. It is a great way for smaller churches, far away churches or even churches that don’t have a lot of college students to multiply their impact to reach students. Baptists have long pooled their resources to have a greater impact for
Over the past few weeks, the sight of school buses on the streets is a signal to all of us that a new school year is underway. First day of school pictures adorn Facebook and Instagram and the rumble of a marching bands will soon fill the air under Friday night lights. I always marvel this time of year by pausing long enough to observe how much my children have
Shocked. Devastated. Disappointed. Despondent. Disillusioned. Heartbroken. Pick one. It would be impossible to adequately describe the emotional disorientation that came — and lingers — with the news of Willie McLaurin’s unimaginable and incomprehensible fall from grace due to fraudulent claims on his resume regarding his educational achievements. McLaurin was within grasp of becoming president of the Southern Baptists Convention’s Executive Committee, a position for which he’s shown aptitude for 20 months. But like a whisper,
It’s that time of year again when public and private schools start a new year. From preschools up through college level, students will be finding new challenges and opportunities. Thoughts that run through the minds of all parents and family include: Will my child or loved one be in a safe environment? Will the teachers and administration create an environment where all students are respected and learning takes place? How
Since 1835, Tennessee Baptists have had a newspaper. We had a newspaper even before we had a convention. That’s how important some of the early Baptists in Tennessee felt about having a source for news. My hope and desire is that we still have people 188 years later who see the need for a resource such as the Baptist and Reflector. Sunday, Aug. 20, is Baptist and Reflector Day on
No one ever won anything who gave up before completing a competition. That’s why you see runners push through the pain and exhaustion to cross the finish line. Or why swimmers stretch with every inch of stretch they have those last few feet to touch the wall. Or why football players lift four fingers into the air at the beginning of the final quarter. A well-contested college football game whose
Editor’s note: Plans are for “Dooley Noted” to become a regular column on the website at baptistandreflector.org. Columns also will be published in the print issue as space is available. Do you trust me? That was the question I heard from one of my sons as he, through a sly grin, begged me to sit down. Because he was unaware that I saw him slip the Whoopi Cushion beneath me,
Our church sends mission teams to Ridgecrest Conference Center every year to serve students attending Fuge Camps. It’s a wonderful service opportunity, and one I recommend churches consider. Our mission teams perform a variety of tasks such as doing laundry, working in the kitchen, serving in the coffee shop, cleaning the cafeteria; you know, all the mundane tasks Jesus would do. This year’s trip in June began like all the
Forgiveness ranks near the top of the things we are most grateful to receive and near the bottom of things that we are most willing
Julietta Jameson tells the story of a man by the name of Cliff Young. Cliff participated in the 1983 Australian Ultramarathon which consisted of 544
The BCM is a ministry of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board churches. It is a home away from home for so many students that go
Over the past few weeks, the sight of school buses on the streets is a signal to all of us that a new school year
Shocked. Devastated. Disappointed. Despondent. Disillusioned. Heartbroken. Pick one. It would be impossible to adequately describe the emotional disorientation that came — and lingers — with the news of Willie McLaurin’s
It’s that time of year again when public and private schools start a new year. From preschools up through college level, students will be finding
Since 1835, Tennessee Baptists have had a newspaper. We had a newspaper even before we had a convention. That’s how important some of the early
No one ever won anything who gave up before completing a competition. That’s why you see runners push through the pain and exhaustion to cross
Editor’s note: Plans are for “Dooley Noted” to become a regular column on the website at baptistandreflector.org. Columns also will be published in the print
Our church sends mission teams to Ridgecrest Conference Center every year to serve students attending Fuge Camps. It’s a wonderful service opportunity, and one I
