Tell It Vivid
I think Andy Griffith is one of the better storytellers. If you’ve got about five minutes listen to how he draws these kids in to the story of Paul Revere. And notice in particular how he draws the listener in… Continue Reading
Author: Mike Leake
Why Does Mark Tell Us About John’s Dress and Diet?
“Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. –Mark 1:6 Mark tells the story of Jesus in a little over 11,000 words. That’s 7-8000 less words than… Continue Reading
Why Does Mark Give Credit to Isaiah For Malachi’s Work?
“As it is written in Isaiah the prophet…” You expect immediately after this statement a quote from a prophet named Isaiah. But you don’t get that. The verses immediately after are from another prophet; namely, Malachi. “Behold, I send my… Continue Reading
Assessing Why Our MBC Motion Failed
Last week I did something I never thought I would do. I came to microphone 3 at the Missouri Baptist Convention and I spoke. Not once, but twice. And, yes, I remain shocked and deeply grieved that 507 Missouri Baptists… Continue Reading