Faith

[un]Apologetic Conference arms believers with knowledge and provides answers for seekers

Apr 22, 2016

All good apologetics should point back to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to best-selling author Mark Mittelberg, speaker at the [un]Apologetic Conference in El Paso on April 7 and 8.

Why the church must be involved in caring for those with mental health issues

Apr 5, 2016

According to statistics from the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2014, 18.1% of U. S. adults aged 18 or older had experienced some form of mental illness within the past year.

Knowing Your Limits

Mar 28, 2016

I can't do impersonations. I've tried. It's beyond me. I speak for a living and work in a lot of humor in my talks, but the element of that hilarious impersonation of some celebrity is never in my act. 

A Holy Week reflection on suffering

Mar 21, 2016

The cross of Jesus Christ is central to our faith, and its presence could not be more evident during this time of year. In this season, we remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

The art of one thing

Mar 17, 2016

Being the ultimate single-tasker, I often find myself overwhelmed with the aspects of ministry that resemble some version of juggling--believe me, those who've mastered tossing and catching chainsaws and things afire have nothing on today's ministry leader.

Do you see me?

Mar 14, 2016

People struggle with mental illness all around us. Though we may be shocked to hear the statistic that 1 in 5 will experience a mental illness in a given year or that 10 million adults in the U.S. live with some type of serious mental illness, we struggle to recognize how our personal world is touched by mental illness.

What Else Can a Parent Ask For

Mar 3, 2016

Since our two sons were little, we've stressed the importance of going to college and earning a bachelor's degree. 

Why does mental health matter to me?

Mar 1, 2016

Have you heard that 1 out of 5 adults in the US will experience some type of mental health issue this year? Recently I spoke to a church on the subject of mental illness and used this statistic.

What homes of restoration and redemption look like

Feb 25, 2016

Nestled next to both Texas Christian University and Paschal High School lies a small building, which is home to Southside City Church pastored by Darrel and Kim Auvenshine. 

The oversaturated, overextended and overstimulated mind

Feb 9, 2016

In a world where contentment and happiness tend to be driven by the entertainment industry, and at a time when the entertainment industry is growing in innovative, all-encompassing ways of keeping our attention in the midst of the hustle and bustle of life, it is easy to become addicted to an oversaturated, overextended and overstimulated state of mind.

Preparing for service on a unique mission field

Feb 4, 2016

Passionate about preaching the word of God and sharing the Gospel, Mark Kim enrolled in Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the fall of 2014. In his younger years, Kim would not have pictured himself in seminary but rather in medical school pursuing a career in pediatrics.

What happens to college students when they actually "rest"

Feb 1, 2016

Jumbo shrimp, good grief, bitter sweet--these are just a few of my favorite oxymorons. Another favorite I hear a lot is this: restful college student.

Walking in the fire, continued

Jan 19, 2016

You may not realize it but this is a major part of dealing with stress and burnout.

Walking in the fire

Dec 16, 2015

When you have given of yourself until there is nothing left to give, there is a way to recover.

Five Mistakes I Wish I Had Made Sooner

Dec 14, 2015

I'm sharing five mistakes I wish I had made a lot sooner. Sooner, I say, because some lessons I seem to insist on learning by the experience of my own failure rather than by the observation of others' mistakes. These are ones I wish I had gotten out of my system sooner.

Freedom through surrender

Nov 4, 2015

Serving as a co-pastor at Community Life Church (C-Life) in Forney, Randy Wade wears multiple hats day-in and day-out.

Baptist Distinctives

Oct 30, 2015

Baptists are a fellowship of Christians who hold certain beliefs, cherish practices based on these beliefs, champion causes based on these beliefs and practices and establish organizations to help carry out these beliefs, practices, and causes.

Eating Together

Oct 26, 2015

"Let's eat." Those may be my favorite two words. Whether it's dinner with my family or Wednesday night supper at church, few things speak of the abundant life God longs to give us like sitting together over a delicious meal.