by Wade Berry | Jun 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
“If God is good, then why does He condemn me and my girlfriend for what we do in the privacy of our own bedroom?” “If God is good, then why does He hate my gay friends?” “If God is good, then why did He take my mother from me just when I needed her most? Why did He...
by Wade Berry | May 25, 2021 | Faith & Heritage
At First Baptist Church of Arlington, where my wife and I are members, we have been wrestling with the meaning and importance of Exodus 33:14-34:7 for several years. I am ashamed to admit it, but I had not really considered the vital role this text plays in shaping...
by Wade Berry | May 5, 2021 | Faith & Heritage, Scripture
You shall not murder. – Exodus 20:13 I was recently offered the opportunity to teach a Bible lesson on Exodus 19-20 at my church, so I have been thinking a lot lately about the Ten Commandments. In particular, I have been thinking about the verse I have quoted...
by Wade Berry | Apr 21, 2021 | Faith & Heritage, Leadership
It is no secret that American politics is beset by a polarization we have not seen in some time. This phenomenon makes it difficult for those in positions of responsibility to move our country forward, but it also eats away at the ties which bind citizens to one...
by Wade Berry | Apr 7, 2021 | Faith & Heritage, Leadership, Ministry
A few weeks ago, the news broke that Beth Moore is leaving the Southern Baptist Convention. Many of her supporters, both inside and outside the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, hope her departure will serve as a wake-up call for Southern Baptists....
