Category Archive: Blog

May 21

National Moment of Remembrance

What we have come to know as a “three day weekend” began in the grieving hearts of those who had survived our nation’s deadliest war. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed by General John Logan and was first observed on May 30, 1868 when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at …

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Apr 19

Living Hope (1 Peter 1.3-9)

In a few hours, I will have the honor of speaking at the funeral services of Inez Perkins, a sweet saint and member of FBC Benbrook who went home to be with the Lord this past Sunday. In preparing to celebrate her life and to share the hope of the gospel with those who grieve, …

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Feb 09

A Birthday Blessing

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Forty-five years ago today, I was born in Abilene, Texas. As I reflect on the wonderful life that God has given to me, I join with David to sing out, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!” (Psalm 103.1) I bless the Lord today because He …

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Jan 23

Thomas Jefferson’s Razor and Liberal Protestantism

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The National Museum of American History is putting on display Thomas Jefferson’s Bible. This is more than just the personal Bible that Jefferson used. Jefferson took a razor blade to the Bible, literally cutting and pasting together “the life and morals of Jesus of Nazareth.” He cut out any reference to the miraculous or any …

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