Max Lucado Espouses Baptist Doctrine

By Donald P. Ames Max Lucado is supposedly a gospel preacher, and also a prolific writer. I fear his desires to be successful in the latter have colored his thinking so he can no longer espouse the former. From several sources quotes are appearing showing he is now openly espousing Baptist doctrine. Consider with me …

Does Character Matter?

By Harry Osborne Does character matter anymore? Do you care whether one tells the truth, exemplifies fidelity, avoids intoxication or exhibits other factors consistent with good character? Some polls in recent weeks have suggested that many are willing to excuse a President with significant character flaws because they discount the importance of character to leadership, especially …

The Ruthlessness of Satan

By Tom M. Roberts Many do not like to watch “nature shows” on television wherein predators stalk, capture, and disembowel their prey even while they kick, struggle, and scream. The food chain has many links, but from the top down, each devours the other. As one commentator said, “There is neither vengeance nor remorse in the …

Eighth Trip to the Philippines, November 7 – December 8, 1997

By Jim McDonald Although I had not initially planned to make a “solo” trip to the Philippines, that was the way it turned out. Dennie Freeman from Huntsville, Alabama had planned to go but circumstances at home were such he felt it necessary to cancel his trip. So, I traveled alone and arrived late on Saturday …