Freed-Hardeman Lectures 2011: Day Two
The Freed-Hardeman Lectures entered their first full day Tuesday with sessions beginning as early as 7:30 AM. Attendance appeared roughly equal to that of past years although there may be some slight decrease because of weather concerns. A new lectureship track is offered this year on writing for religious publications. Three sessions were offered at […]
Clark Sims Blog
Clark has finally taken the plunge! My dear friend is writing for the Cottondale Converter, a blog he and Charles Steiner are beginning. It’s brand new so there’s not a lot yet but it will grow. Anything these two write will be sound and useful! Check it out now.
Freed-Hardeman Lectures, 2011: Day Two, James Gardner
I just listened to James Gardner offer what I think is the best lecture so far at the Freed-Hardeman Lectureships. James Gardner, an associate professor of Philosophy and Bible and Freed-Hardeman, address the question, Do Current Calamities Indicate the Judgment of God?” The text comes from Haggai 2:6-7. Gardner’s presentation was well balanced and centered […]
Freed-Hardeman Lectures, 2011 – Day One
Freed-Hardeman seemed like home as the snow began to fall on the first day of the 75th annual Bible Lectureship. The first lesson in the main series track was from Justin Rogers. His topic was “The Minor Prophets: The Messengers.” It was a fine introduction to the Minor Prophets. It was followed by David Pharr’s […]
Freed-Hardeman Lectures Begin Today
The annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman University begins today. As we have done in the past we will be blogging daily on the lessons and events on campus. Open Forum is typically the most curious event on campus. Dr. Ralph Gilmore will be at the podium again this year. The lectureship focus this year will […]
I Support Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is a national, successful fast food restaurant that supports Christian values. Privately held by the Cathy family the stores seek to promote an atmosphere of solid family values. Unlike many restaurant chains Chick-fil-A has not crumpled under the assault of secular groups demanding tolerance for their views while blasting away at the core values […]
Not So Minor Prophets
The Minor Prophets are one of five subsets of the Old Testament. The other four being the Pentateuch, History, Wisdom Literature and the Major Prophets. The grouping includes the books of Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. Far from being a collection of obscure prophecies from people with […]
Preeminent Greek Scholar Donates Library to Heritage Christian
Preeminent Greek scholar Dr. William Frederick Danker has donated much of his personal library to Heritage Christian University in Florence, Alabama. Dr. Danker is perhaps the top scholar of New Testament Greek in the world today. He has authored many books himself and edited many others. The full article can be read at Christian Chronicle.
Why Attend Church Services?
Attendance when the church assembles together has been a challenge for many. My friend Scott McCown wonders why we attend church services at his blog, The Morning Drive. I appreciate his thoughts and think you will enjoy reading his post.
Maybe You Are Not Listening
God hears prayers. Do we hear God? When God speaks He speaks loudly. But sometimes He seems so far away. We have real and immediate problems and we pray for his guidance yet it never seems to come. If God really cares then he shouldn’t seem so far away. God loves us deeply and cares […]
