Kindness
Being kind is not my strength. In forty years of public ministry, it’s hard to remember anyone ever complimenting me for being kind. My wife normally gets those accolades! However, kindness is a Christian virtue – a part of God’s character we are mandated to emulate. It’s definitely a trait for me to work on. […]
The Christmas Couple: Joseph
Character matters. God wants us to develop and demonstrate qualities which reveal our values and convictions. Character counts as the sustaining force which enables us to make an impact over the long haul – more than intelligence, skills, or education. When God selected the Christmas couple – Mary and Joseph – he chose two people […]
The Christmas Couple: Mary
Character matters. God wants us to develop and demonstrate qualities which reveal our values and convictions. Character counts as the sustaining force which enables us to make an impact over the long haul – more than intelligence, skills, or education. When God selected the Christmas couple – Mary and Joseph – he chose two people […]
The Integrity Challenge
A few days ago, a prominent Southern Baptist leader resigned after it was discovered his academic credentials were fraudulent. He had lied about schools he had supposedly attended and degrees he had supposedly earned. This was not an unfortunate error, but a fraud perpetrated and sustained for years. As an academic leader, these actions create […]