Recent content by Dr. Bob

My own three children all opted to go to Maranatha Baptist University in Watertown, WI. Strong Baptist foundation, but high quality accredited degrees. My sons are now both pastors and daughter is a businesswoman. Big difference from a Christian school to a Baptist university. Encourage you...

Welcome. Read and think. That is something you'll find stimulating to your spirit. And don't fuss over what some others say. Just shake your head think to yourself, "Bless their heart" and move on. We have some on the BB that get that response from me after being here 25 years!

Welcome. Look forward to seeing you around the BB.

Glad to have you back. I think. Will watch for you on various threads to learn more about you!! :)

Welcome - realize that there are many different types of Baptists here on the Baptist-only forum, many with strong opinions. Grace is not always a gift of some, so enjoy learning different ways of looking at truths that you thought were the "only" way of understanding. And part of the BB is...

I had three children married in 3 years and I love formal night on cruises so buy a customized tux was cheaper. Tailor was in my district where I was election judge (initializing all ballots) so he and his wife were friends and gave me great service.

I NEVER wear my BEST clothes to church even if preaching. Wouldn't wear it to visit the White House. I have a specially-made tuxedo, shirt with studs, bowtie (of course). So, when people say we should wear our "best" to honor God, I smile. (Pix on request)

Primary - separate from weak believers (we decided) are walking in error in doctrine or in lifestyle choices (we decided) are not good Secondary - separate from middle of the road believers who DON'T separate from weak brothers Tertiary - separate from strong believers who DON'T separate from...

How to you pronounce your church name? PEE-gwee?? :)

I hold to four aspects of separation: 1. Personally, separate ties with unbelievers (marriage, business) 2. Politically, separation of government from church or individual spiritual control 3. Ecclesiastically, separation from ungodly, ecumenical cooperation 4. Ethically, separation from the...

Part of why we have so many Baptist churches is that each has its own "style" in each aspect of worship. In most cases it is custom - how we grew up or what our tastes are in music, in instruments, in preaching, in doctrine, in cooperation with other churches, in programs/activities, in...

1 Timothy 5:8 "But if anyone doesn't provide for his own people, especially provide for those of his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." Provide protection as well as sustenance/shelter and love. A "just" war would be endanger/threat to my own people. Example...

I am a Boomer. I was taught to wear "Sunday clothes" - the best I had - to worship. Always kept clean and neat. Better than school clothes. Waaay better than play clothes or work clothes. Way WAY better than beach/casual half-nekkid clothes. I was taught to be respectful and not make church...