Category: Gospel in Life

  • Sexual Abuse, #MeToo, and the Southern Baptist Moment

    For the past year, the Southern Baptist Convention has been embroiled in controversy around the issue of sexual abuse.  At the annual gathering in June of last year these issues were brought to the forefront, with stories of predators, wolves cloaked as shepherds who moved from church to church, preying on the young and vulnerable. …

  • Next Steps – Intentional Discipleship for Children

    “Next Steps” is Genesis Church’s method to introduce and sustain intentional discipleship in our families. The goal of Next Steps is to provide parents with resources for leading their families (Next Steps:PARENTS); a fun and informative class to reinforce the truths of the Christian faith to our kids (Next Steps:KIDS); and a right of passage…

  • A Long Obedience in the Same Direction

    This past Sunday I had the honor to attend with my family a celebration service to honor my father-in-law, Terry Lahr, for faithful service to his church as their organ player.  He has served the Mount Zi0n Baptist Church in Piasa, IL in that role for around 50 years.  Week after week, year after year,…

  • Together for the Gospel – Another Great Conference This Week

    Two weeks, two amazing opportunities to grow as you hear some of the most anointed preachers of our age (David Platt, John Piper, Mark Dever, Matt Chandler, etc.).  The Together for the Gospel Conference is taking place this week.  It started yesterday (meant to get this post out earlier this week, sorry), and goes through…

  • Rachael Denhollander, Justice, and the Gospel of Grace

    In the midst of one of the most horrible stories of human depravity proving the need for divine justice, we also heard a voice declaring the beauty of the Gospel.  During this past week our country watched and read about the trial and sentencing of Larry Nassar, a team doctor for the Michigan State and…