I want to begin by thanking those who have called, emailed and texted me regarding the recent articles on trailblazers of the state association. I am encouraged that people are enjoying reading about people who have been integral parts… Continue Reading
I have missed writing an article the past two weeks. In that time things have begun to change for our state regarding the re-opening of businesses, hospital operating rooms, and yes, houses of worship. Monday, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about a friend. Richard Walters, a longtime leader in the BMA of Arkansas and BMA of America, received his heavenly promotion on April 2 at the age of 90 years. In previous articles, I… Continue Reading
Paul wrote to the church at Thessalonica: “Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love… Continue Reading
I find myself just thinking about the world dilemma as the nations face the Covid-19 virus. Fear, unrest, panic and even anger are but a few of the emotions seen every day in our country. Sunday, I shared a… Continue Reading
In this article, I want to call attention to the mission and ministries of New Testament churches. Baptist churches, and in particular BMA of Arkansas churches, exist to carry out Christ’s commission, in obedience to His command. Our… Continue Reading
In the previous article, I wrote about the scriptural identity of a New Testament church with regard to the mode of baptism, which biblically is immersion. Today, I focus attention to the polity of a Bible-based church. Polity is… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about a question I’ve been asked hundreds of times — “Tom, why are you a Baptist?” That’s a fair question, especially since there are so many different denominations from which to choose. For a… Continue Reading
I was just thinking about how sad it is that around the world the printed page is disappearing as long-established newspapers have folded. That caused me to think how blessed we are that the Baptist Trumpet remains a viable… Continue Reading
I was just thinking… BMA of Arkansas Missions has been greatly blessed and has been a tremendous blessing to the state association. Terminology has changed over the years, but the mission of this ministry has not. The endeavors… Continue Reading