Thanks for reading our blog. Thanks for also helping to get the word out. Maybe it will challenge other churches to re-think their advertising.

Advertising what our church is about…interesting concept isn’t it?

Seriously, all we’ve got is the gospel and expressing its life-giving power in our congregation. If that doesn’t draw them and keep them, then we will decline and die to the glory of God! What you use to get ‘em there is what you will have to use to keep ‘em there! Soli Deo Gloria!

(This post brought to you on a HP Pavilion tx 2000 Tablet PC running Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium)

j/k

Love ya, bro! I’m praying for brother Tom also!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rXLHWmjA5IE

My wife has yet to look at me and say, ‘Poor little bunny . . .”

Thanks for the update about the move to Mobile. I miss the Wednesday nights at Starbucks. We have been here in Cape Coral for over six weeks and still trying to get settled! Hopefully it won’t take you guys that long. Always good to hear from you brother.

Congratulations on the switch to a Mac! It is great. I even heard Dr. Mohler say, “Imagine what Spurgeon would have done if he had a Mac.” I hope things are going well for you in the family in your new locale. Julia and I just moved to Mobile last week… still trying to get settled.

I will certainly pass on your greetings to those mentioned. Let me know when you get the Mac figured out because I could use some Cliff’s Notes on mine. About the house divided issue…I have really been pleased with the machine apart from a few minor headaches; but my wife is not as sold on it as myself. Which means, i have to work out all the kinks and give it back to her in perfect working order.

Thomas,

I am truly encouraged to hear about the change and the reasons for the change. Your Church’s willingness to lead the way in repentance is sobering, and to be honest i haven’t heard the rumors you speak of. But, I did here of the change from your blog site. My hope is that the Lord continues to bless you and your congregation by vindicating His Word in and through your ministries.

Justin

You actually advertise what your church is about?! Unheard of… Horton makes mention of the fact that many churches are loathe to avertise their doctrine up front, and beyond that, it is often difficult to find it once a person gets beyond the marquee. The trend is away from traditional names that cause offense. I remember one conversation with a prospective couple. When asked if doctrine was important their response was, “We have our own.” Obviously it would ostensibly not matter then what the marguee said, but the reality what is up front can be an affront to such people (most people). It is best then to hide the identity behind a nondescript name and simply post quaint wisdom adages that can be changed weekly.

Yours is a bold move, and it is understandable that rumors have it that you are a sent-packin’ sect. But just remember: by fronting clarity of perspective you are causing division When we proposed a name change it was rejected. No one thought it appropriate to add Arminian in front of SBC.

Actually our church (Grace Life Church) wasn’t the second or third or fourth baptist church in Muscle Shoals. We would be way on down the line in that list!

It is interesting that we are already hearing rumors that we’ve been kicked out of the SBC! There is no truth in that whatsoever. Actually, I like the subtitles to our church name which should clarify to most what our church stands for: “The doctrines of grace, the life of the spirit, all to the glory of God” and “A church committed to historic baptist doctrine.”

Indeed, got the MAC yesterday. There’s nothing really that I can do with it right now, so I am not really that dangerous - yet. You know, getting your wife a MAC while you still beholden to a PC is like being unequally yoked. I think Paul had something to say about that, though he was much more old-fashioned than us guys. I bet he had some good debates over the best writing utensils with his partners in ministry.

Yes, I heard about FBCMS and their name change. We (GBC) are currently redoing the website, and I am working with Jake who is a member there and works for HeartCry. He has been keeping me informed on all that is going on.

It’s good to hear from you man. Give my best to your wife and kids, and please say hello for me to Joey and Jimmy.