The Language of the Unheard
In an all-too-common scene now in America, a peaceful protest turned violent in our Nation’s Capitol last week....
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What is a Pastor?
During Her Confirmation Hearing, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Infamously (Or Famously, Depending Upon Your Political And Ethical Persuasions) Could Not Nor Would Not Answer The Question, “What is a woman?” Instead, she quipped, “I’m not a biologist.” Well, the Credentials Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention recently answered the question, “What is a Pastor?” by essentially saying, “We’re not theologians.” ...
The SBC and Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is abhorrent to every genuine follower of Jesus Christ. Indeed, it is abhorrent even to the vast majority of non-Christians. (This is, by the way, what makes the current push of the LGBTQ agenda into the public elementary schools so disturbing. It is classic pedophile grooming to sexualize young, pre-pubescent children. But I digress.) Sexual lusts and sins of every kind, as defined by the Holy Scripture, are also abhorrent to Christians. The Church of Jesus Christ has always stood against such evils. To oppose abuse in any form takes no courage at all. ...
The SBC In A Post-Roe World
The annual spectacle known as the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting is over. I watched it all via livestream, and our church sent two messengers. Although I have not met with the messengers in person yet, we texted extensively during the convention, and I feel quite safe saying we were all three very disappointed. ...
Forgive One Another
Forgiveness. It’s a beautiful word that flows with joy off our tongues. May we who are in Christ also see it flowing ever-so gracefully from our hearts. When Christians forgive one another, as Christ has forgiven them, it is truly like a river flowing from our inmost being, refreshing the souls of the forgiven. ...
The Faith of Forgiveness
Forgiveness. Such a beautiful, terrible word. Beautiful to receive, but often so terribly difficult to give. ...
The Ecclesiology of Slander And Gossip
What is it about us human beings that we simply cannot seem to resist talking about other people? ...
Courageous Confession
We’ve all been there. Cringing as we hear someone in church sharing a testimony that just gets way too specific about one’s pre-conversion past, or even one’s so-called “backsliding.” It sounds dangerously close to glorifying the sin. At best we might be thinking TMI (to use textese, a language I do not actually speak). At worst, we are covering our children’s ears and praying our teens do not get any wild ideas about how awesome it would be to have that same testimony. ...
Pray For The Supreme Court!
The “leaked” document published by Politico pertaining to the upcoming Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade is a stunning development. Add the highest court of our land to the ever-growing list of institutions that have proven to be infiltrated with untrustworthy snitches who care more about themselves and their personal agendas than the higher good or the overall integrity of the institution or offices themselves. Whatever we might think about this “leak,” one thing is clear to us all – it was done for personal political motives. ...
A Good Friday Survey
On this Good Friday, amidst the tumult of our sin-wrecked world, it would be good for us to soak up the lines of the poem penned by Isaac Watts. We know this poem as the hymn, “When I Survey.”...
An Unjust Justice
OK, so it is not my intent here to argue against the way our society defines “race.” I have done that elsewhere in blogs addressing the false definitions employed by Critical Race Theorists. I do appreciate that Google’s definition added the phrase “or ethnic group.” Biblically, there is one race – human – but many people groups / cultures, ethnicities. But that’s not my point here....
A Tale Of Two Prayers
"If you ask anything in My name, I will do it" (John 14:14). While I want to guard against any notion of name-it-claim-it theology, and I renounce any doctrine that says we can manipulate God Almighty by our prayers, I do think two prayers said recently in Legislative Chambers speak volumes about the division in our Nation. There really are two visions for the United ...
Keep ReadingLoneliness - Episode 4 (CBC Podcasts)
Pastor Keith and Biblical Counselor Lori Beard dig into the topic of loneliness and how we can think about it from a Biblical perspective. This podcast is the fourth episode in a series of episodes so watch for more content right here and on our website at corydonbaptist.org To view other episodes, follow the following links below: Episode 1: https://www.youtube.co...
Keep ReadingFear - Episode 1 (CBC Podcasts)
This podcast, featuring Pastor Keith and Biblical Counselor Lori Beard, digs into the topic of fear. Answering questions like: How should we understand fear from a Biblical perspective? When should we get help? How can we fight this sin? ...
Keep ReadingDepression - Episode 2 (CBC Podcasts)
This podcast featuring Pastor Keith and Biblical Counselor Lori Beard digs into the topic of depression This podcast is the second episode in a series of episodes so watch for more content right here and on our website at corydonbaptist.org To view the first episode, follow the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txncWruGBIY ...
Keep ReadingSuicide - Episode 3 (CBC Podcasts)
This podcast featuring Pastor Keith and Biblical Counselor Lori Beard digs into the topic of suicide This podcast is the third episode in a series of episodes so watch for more content right here and on our website at corydonbaptist.org To view the first episode, follow the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txncWruGBIY Second Episode: https://youtu.b...
Keep ReadingPeace On Earth?
Christmas Season speaks often of peace. I mean, after all, the angels announced to the shepherds, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men" (KJV). Even if you prefer another translation, such as the ESV (which I do), the note of peace is still there: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased." Peace...
Keep ReadingPerfect Peace: Even In The Midst Of Chaos
"You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, the Lord God is an everlasting Rock" (Isaiah 26:3-4). Brothers and Sisters in Christ, don't we need this good reminder from our God right now? Presidential elections are settled in heaven. The winner is ordained of God, who is the Only Sovereign King over a...
Keep ReadingSocialism and Freedom (Election 2020, Part 4)
Well, it's Election Eve. Who knows when we will actually know the winner? One thing I am sure of, Jesus Christ always wins. Regardless of the outcome of our elections (important though they may be), King Jesus' throne is forever secure. And Jesus will continue to build His Church regardless of what kind of political or demonic forces oppose her (Matthew 16:18). But ther...
Keep ReadingMarriage, Family, Sexuality and Gender (Election 2020, Part 3)
"I will flat out change the law." That's how former Vice-President Joe Biden answered a question regarding transgenderism among elementary aged-children at a recent town hall. The obvious ignorance of the US Constitution aside (Presidents cannot change laws), Biden believes 8 year olds should be encouraged to make permanently life-altering and physically damaging deci...
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