May 29, 2019
BSC board briefed on morality measureMay 28, 2019 by Chad Austin, BSC Communications | |
 | A forthcoming measure would outline steps to remove individuals serving in leadership positions for moral failure. READ MORE  |
‘Ride to Clyde’ raises record $77K for BCHMay 28, 2019 by Mike Creswell, BSC Contributing Writer | |
 | More than 100 motorcyclists delivered a record $77,674.88 for the Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina May 11. READ MORE |
IMB trustees approve 26 missionariesMay 28, 2019 by Julie McGowan, IMB | |
 | International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 26 new missionaries to take the gospel to the nations during their May 22-23 meeting. READ MORE |
Ronnie Floyd: Planning to lead with ‘pastor’s heart’May 28, 2019 by Shawn Hendricks, Baptist Press | |
 | Ronnie Floyd sat down with Baptist Press to talk about his first fast-paced, meeting-filled week on the job as president of Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee. READ MORE |
Blume: My parting thoughts
SBC: Giving increases while baptisms continue decline
#MeToo: One year later​
Ausberry to be SBC 1st vice president nominee
 K. Allan Blume BR Editor | A BRweekly benediction Have you ever been asked to give a benediction? Typically the benediction is a closing segment of a wedding, funeral or worship service, although the meaning of the word does not force it into the position of last place. Our English word is born out of two Latin words, bene which means “well,” and dicere, meaning “to speak.” Literally, the word means, “to speak well” or “to say something good.” It has come to mean, “to speak a blessing,” often a parting blessing. One of the best scriptural blessings that has developed into a popular benediction is Moses’ instruction to Aaron and his sons, describing the way they were to bless Israel. In the book of Numbers the text reads, “This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: ‘The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace,’” Numbers 6:23-26, NKJV. The blessing is both singular and three-fold. The opening summary is the singular message, “The Lord bless you and keep you.” It is followed by two statements on the same blessing – each using a reference to the face of God. One asks God to be gracious to you, implying outer blessings. The other imparts God’s peace, pointing to His inner blessing. This model benediction highlights a personal encounter with the God of creation. It invites us to know God and to experience the fullness of His presence. As I conclude my last day as the Biblical Recorder’s editor this Friday, I want this final BRweekly column to be a benediction – a blessing to you, our readers. The writer of the letter to the Hebrews closed the last chapter with this benediction that I want to leave with you. Please read it carefully and meditate on it. “Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen,” Hebrews 13:20-21, NKJV. People need to know! Email me: [email protected] Follow me on Twitter Follow the Biblical Recorder on Twitter |
