Reformation day

As some of you are aware of (and for those who aren't aware), today is the anniversary of Martin Luther's nailing of his 95 theses on the door at Wittenberg. The reformation was on. In light of all that's going on in my home church, and much of what is going on across the SBC and the larger evangelical church, I think it might be appropriate to pause briefly and reflect on the church (universal) today, and lift up our voices in prayer to seek God's face for these times we are in. I think most would agree, that reformation, revival, and renewal is much needed in Christ's church today, and that begins with me..before we can see these things in the church at large, I must first cry out to God for reformation, revival, and renewal in my heart.

Father I thank you that so long ago, when your church was in turmoil, you raised up men and set their hearts aflame with the glory and wonder of Yourself. I thank you for giving these men as gifts to your church that we may look back and be encouraged in our own times. Father as your servant CH Spurgeon once said, "This is the day for the man, where is the man for the day?" Father forgive me for my sin of indifference, laziness and ingratitude. Forgive me for not removing the log in my own eye before I try to remove the speck from my brother's eye. Forgive me for more often being a sounding brass, rather than an edifying voice. Forgive me for being far to quick to tear down what I think is wrong rather than being an instrument to strengthen what remains. Forgive me for thinking more highly of myself than I ought, instead of preferring my brethren over myself. Father forgive me and cleanse me from these and countless other sins, and by your grace, reform, revive and renew my heart, and once again set it aflame with your glory, and a hunger and thirst for more of you. Revive your works Lord, in the midst of days. In Christ's name and for His glory, Amen.

Seeker Friendly Services

With all the talk about PDC, PDL, and seeker sensitive churches, here's a blog post by Dr. Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary on the subject. Let me know what you think.

Ok folks...we'll give this a shot and see how it goes. This blog was created for Southern Baptists of all stripes to come and discuss the important issues facing our own church families, the SBC, and evangelicalism at large. Please keep comments in a Christ-honoring form. No foul language will be allowed, and please be careful not to make any unsubstantiated claims or accusations.