Regular readers of BtT know that Southeastern Seminary disallows the use of alcohol as a beverage, arguing that although Scripture does not universally prohibit alcohol consumption, wisdom compels me to set forth this policy for our faculty and students. (See my blog on “The Case for Alcohol Abstinence.”) On Tuesday, an article in the Wall Street Journal caught my attention, and I thought I’d pass it along to our readership. It addresses recent research on … [Read More]
Matt Chandler’s Testimony in the Midst of Cancer
Eric Gorski of the Associated Press has written an excellent article on Matt Chandler titled “Brain Cancer Tests a Young Pastor’s Faith.” The article has been reprinted in a number of major media outlets (our link will take you to MSNBC). We would urge you to read about how one young Southern Baptist pastor is responding in a gospel-centered way to his cancer; he is a role model for all of us. We would also … [Read More]
