The Deliberate Church, Evangelism, Part 4

Here are two quotes for meditation from chapter 3 of the book, The Deliberate Church:

2008 Book of Mormon Reading, #2

I have an 1830 edition.  So in reading Chapter I, it is very apparent that Genesis patriarchal imagery is set within a time period of Zedekiah and Judah’s apostasy.  But there is no mentioning of Jesus or Only Begotten.  So why is Jesus and reference to Him as Only Begotten in the JST of Genesis […]

Gospel Teaching

I just read Kevin’s story about his black bro, “Squareboy“. I would enjoy it if Kevin could meet my black brother.  Here he is in the pic . . . at what he loves best . . . teaching and preaching the Christ-centered gospel. I need to get him out here in Southeast Idaho.  You would love listening […]

Mormons don’t do “Bob Jones U.”

Curious.  What is this phrase suppose to mean in these LDS blogs? Mick over at Uncorrelated coined the sentence on Friday. The author of “This I believe . . . ” loved the phrase so much he got all happy and highlighted it. I am not quite catching the beauty of these words.  Is it because I […]

Is it over for Mitt?

I can agree with Dave’s first line in his post.  The ongoing politics is just so compelling to talk about. Many LDS blogs think that it is over for Mitt Romney. But is it? I confess.  I have been thinking some of the same thoughts that fellow Baptist pastor, Larry, spelled out today. Could McCain put away some […]

Double Hitter for S.E. Idaho LDS

The front page of the Post Register (Idaho Falls newspaper) carries two headlines today, pertinent to LDS friends:

Who is in spiritual authority over S.E. Idaho?

An LDS bishop oversees his local congregation (and geographical ward) – right? An LDS stake president oversees several congregations – right?  Or how many, usually? So what is the next category of oversight?  LDS temple district? Who has the LDS spiritual authority over most of the geographical boundary of S.E. Idaho?  If it is one of […]

Is McCain a fundamentalist?

“Our message will be we all share common conservative principles,” he said. “Fundamental conservative political philosophy, which has been my record.” I am laughing in my chair tonight over McCain’s choice of words today in the media.  I will remember this statement. There is nothing more important than holding to the fundamentals. Especially when it comes to […]

Mormon/Evangelical Conversation (Bridging The Divide), Part two

Book #2 just came in the mail, today. Bridging The Divide: The Continual Conversation Between a Mormon and an Evangelical (Monkfish, 2007) I will try to keep “Dialogue” with book #1, Claiming Christ, and “Conversation” with book #2, Bridging the Divide. How does that sound? And I will continue to work on these two threads […]

Mormon/Evangelical Dialogue (Claiming Christ), Part One

It’s Super Tuesday! And it is time for a rousing Mormon-Evangelical debate.