If you want to go deeper, I hope you will join me for our Bible Conference on Sunday afternoon, February 9, at 4:00 p.m. Who is our speaker? Dr. Tom Schreiner is a professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at my alma mater, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Schreiner is a prolific author. His works include the volume on 1, 2 Peter & Jude in the New American Commentary series. He is also a devoted churchman, serving as an elder at...
My wife, Beverly, and I plan to be among those who gather in the public square in Macon tomorrow to say: “We are on the side of life!” I hope you will join us. The rally is Friday, January 24, at noon in Rosa Parks Square (the corner of First and Poplar; just in front of the Government Center). Reverend Chip Miller, the Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, will be the keynote speaker. Then, at 12:30 p.m. the Silent March will occur – from Rosa Parks Square to The...
Followers of Jesus Christ believe that every person is created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect (Genesis 1:26-26; cf. Matthew 19:4). To affirm that all people are image-bearers of God means that we must reject every sinful mistreatment of others and we must work to protect the weak, the powerless, the vulnerable – including orphans, widows, those with disabilities, those abused and trafficked, the aged and infirm, and, yes, even those being knit...
Are you a member at Ingleside yet? If not, I hope to see you in our membership class this Sunday afternoon, January 12, at 4:00 p.m. Here are five good reasons to take this important step. First, membership—both the word and the concept—is biblical. 1 Corinthians 12:27 says: “Now you are Christ’s body, and individually members of it” (NASB). God expects those who follow Christ to be members of his body, the church. That means a vital and committed connection to other...
I hope to see you this Sunday, January 5, 2020, as our regular Sunday schedule at Ingleside resumes. What better way to get the New Year started right than to be in worship with your church family this Sunday! In addition, there are several Ingleside events that I hope you will either participate in or pray for over the coming month. Please put these dates on your calendar today. Sunday, January 12, Membership & Missions Classes. Take the next step of commitment to membership...
