BSC expands discipleship strategyFebruary 7, 2017 by Chad Austin, BSC Communications & BR staff | |
 | The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina will expand its focus of engaging high concentrations of non-Christians across North Carolina in 2017 as part of the convention’s disciple-making strategy. READ MORE  |
Trump immigration order sparks biblical analysisFebruary 7, 2017 by David Roach, Baptist Press | |
 | On one side of the immigration debate, the National Association of Evangelicals’ World Relief arm is helping to draft a letter signed by hundreds of pastors asking Trump to rethink the travel ban. READ MORE |
Faith inside the White House: An interview with Michael WearFebruary 6, 2017 by Seth Brown, BR Content Editor | |
 | Michael Wear formerly worked as a White House staffer in the Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships under Barack Obama's administration. READ MORE |
Gender-inclusive terms extended to God, mothers-to-beFebruary 7, 2017 by Diana Chandler, Baptist Press | |
 | A growing number of institutions appear to be recommending the use of gender-inclusive language, this time extending non-gendered terms to God and expectant mothers. READ MORE |
OTHER BR NEWS |
Kinlaw: Board service was 'tremendous experience'
SEBTS welcomes new director of Hispanic leadership development
Revitalization: God's call to churches
GO Conference encourages pursuit of the Great Commission
Thom Rainer leading change
 K. Allan Blume BR Editor | What does anger accomplish? There are some things I know very well, but I find them hard to do. I’ll say it another way. Having the knowledge of what is right, does not always translate into the act of doing what is right. You know exactly what I mean! We are human, so as long as we live on this earth, we will not be free from the temptation to choose evil, even though we know better. James addresses this in James 1:19 when he writes about anger with this reminder, "This you know, my beloved brethren." Before he delivers a profound truth on the matter of personal anger, James reminds us, "You already know what you should do. You already know the right thing to do. I’m not giving you new information." Then he lays out a truth that we need to hear every day, "But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God." There it is. It does no good to respond to any situation or discussion with anger. The Kingdom of God is not advanced by human anger. God doesn’t need our angry reactions to accomplish His purposes. He gets no glory through our anger. There is an epidemic of anger everywhere – in homes, governments, businesses, churches, media, in the streets – everywhere! Protests, arguments, confrontations and battles are all too common. It’s easy to join in with our angry responses on social media or in face-to-face confrontations. Before you fall to the temptation, stop and quote this verse to yourself, "... the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God." By the way, James adds a further helpful thought. "Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls" (James 1:21). The Biblical Recorder is filled with good news this week. Read it and give thanks for God’s hand in history. |
