Never Preach in “Glittering Generalities”

By W. R. Jones One piece of wisdom I have given to young preachers who have sought advice is this; “Don’t preach in glittering generalities.” One of the many remarkable things about the teaching of Jesus is seen in the fact that it was always simple and to the point. The same for the most …

“Christmas Fiction”

By Steven J. Wallace About this time of year there is a jingle that is heard throughout the season. It often sounds like this: “Keep Christ in Christmas” or “Christmas is nothing without Christ but everything with Him.” Unfortunately, there is much “Christmas Fiction” today, fables that ring as if they are good and true …

“Dropping The Baptist Name?”

By Jarrod Jacobs I recently heard the most interesting news on the television.  They report that some Baptist churches are either considering dropping, or have already dropped the name “Baptist” in order to keep from offending people who are unfamiliar with the Baptist Church. This news was also reported in The Tennessean, on Wednesday, January …