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We can pursue right living without being judgmental
David KinnamanPhoto by James Glover II, Ventura County Star Ethics is about doing the right thing, doing what you ought to do in a situation. It’s about choices, and the Bible clearly says none of us...
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Starting the year with character
This new year is off to a very fine start. The sun is shining brightly in East Texas. I’m reading a very interesting book. And football will come into the mix when the Baylor Bears play in the Fiesta...
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The world according to Benny
(This post originally appeared on the Texas Baptists web site.) Plagiarize. Multiple times. Get fired. Get a better job. In what world does that progression of events make sense? Ours. The story of...
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George C. Marshall & the importance of self-mastery
I wonder today how many Americans are familiar with the name and exploits of one of the greatest persons of the 20th century – George C. Marshall. Marshall orchestrated one of the greatest military...
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Driving says something about character
Driving on Interstate 35 between Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth is like navigating an obstacle course of construction, heavy traffic, and frequent crashes. It can be a tense, mind-numbing task. This week...
View ArticleWhere are the courageous prophets?
Pastors in my religious tradition (Anglo southern Baptist) tend to be more priest than prophet — they mostly administer religious duties instead of confronting people in their sinfulness. They preach...
View ArticleLearning from George H.W. Bush
It’s easy to say we need more presidents or more politicians like George H.W. Bush. That lets the rest of us off the hook. Joseph de Maistre famously said, “Every country has the government it...
View ArticleTrustworthiness is tied to truth & actions
Trustworthiness is so important. Understanding it can help us understand why lying and deceit are so damaging. I want to simplify a sentence from Christopher Hall, quoting Robert Wilken: Authority...
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View ArticleBeware of ‘leaders’ who charm; their lives may not be so charming
It is rather common knowledge now that President John Kennedy was a womanizer with little respect for his marriage vows. He took up the behavior modeled by his father. “While [John] Kennedy deftly...
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