The Mystics and the “Middles” of Life

By Joe LaGuardia I attend a Baptist pastor’s meeting every so often in which we have a time of prayer, as well as listen to a one-hour presentation from a guest speaker. There is always a speaker, and although it is meaningful, we are never left to talk among ourselves—to share, to compare notes, toContinue reading “The Mystics and the “Middles” of Life”

A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns: The Power of Poetry

By Jackson Thomas A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns is a series on hymnody and worship in the church.  By incorporating personal testimony and theological reflection, the series draws meaning and strength from sacred songs past and present. This is an excerpt of a sermon by Jackson Thomas from 18 October 2017, preached at Trinity Baptist Church,Continue reading “A Pastor Appreciates the Hymns: The Power of Poetry”