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Four Reasons I’m (Still) Voting Against the Law Amendment
The Credentials Committee had everything they needed to recommend the removal of NewSpring. Why should we move one item from our statement of faith, as pressing as this item is, into our constitution? Why not keep it in our statement of faith and improve the processes by which the Credentials Committee operates? Or why not add a mechanism for messengers to go around the Credentials Committee if necessary?

Derek Allen
Jun 43 min read
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The Day a Stranger Justified Murdering My Three Year Old
I had an alarming conversation in the park one day that showed me just how dispensable a child can be in the eyes of some.

Lindsay Allen
Sep 5, 20236 min read
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20 Years Later. What's better now?
Two decades of marriage have passed, and we have taken some time this week to reflect on the differences between then and now.

Lindsay Allen
Aug 5, 202310 min read
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Who Wears Short Shorts?
"Who wears short shorts? Well . . . virtually everyone." The truth is it's not daring to wear short shorts. It's actually daring not to.

Lindsay Allen
Jul 3, 20238 min read
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The Room Where It Happens: Reflections on the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention
“The SBC is divided! The SBC is full of liberals! The SBC is going woke! The SBC won’t survive!” You might hear it, but don't believe it.

Derek Allen
Jun 16, 20237 min read
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Five Reasons Christians Can Celebrate During Pride Month
There are great reasons to celebrate in June. We don’t have to be depressed or outraged. We can live each day of June filled with joy!

Derek Allen
Jun 9, 20236 min read
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Six Important Highlights and Issues at the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention
The SBC annual meeting is next week in New Orleans! Here are six important highlights and issues to be aware of heading into the meeting.

Derek Allen
Jun 7, 20235 min read
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Wearing Shades of White
I’m wearing white today. Granted the white is a $5 t-shirt from Target, and on it is a small unknown stain that originated from one of my...

Lindsay Allen
Aug 2, 20225 min read
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Three Lies You’re Going to Hear about the Roe vs. Wade Reversal
As we celebrate the recent Supreme Court decision, we must be prepared for common lies used by those who support abortion.

Derek Allen
Jun 27, 20223 min read
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Five Racial Reconciliation Conversations that Must Take Place in the Church
I refuse to let social media, mainstream media, or some talking head I’ve never met influence me more than a brother in Christ.

Derek Allen
Jan 26, 20225 min read
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I'm Not Mom of the Year Over Here
How foolish would it be for us to ignore the poisons our children are exposed to and just hope they don’t swallow too much?

Lindsay Allen
Jan 23, 20224 min read
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God's Power to Multiply a Simple Gift
This story illustrates the way God miraculously multiplies giving. As you read, pray about your family's part in the Lottie Moon Offering.

Derek Allen
Dec 14, 20214 min read
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What’s Really Been Exposed IN THE SBC
A deep, sinful pattern in SBC life has been exposed in recent weeks, but it’s not the one making headlines.

Derek Allen
Jul 24, 20218 min read
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I’ll Be With You Here on the Oncology Floor
So many what-ifs and fears rushed to my mind. But a still, small voice pushed harder, "I will be with you here on the oncology floor."
auburngrad2005
Apr 29, 20214 min read
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God’s Work in Creation and Our Practice of Leadership
This is part of a series of articles from an upcoming book, Christ Centered Leadership. This article is from a section that explores the...

Derek Allen
Mar 5, 20213 min read
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What is Leadership?What is a Leader?
I'm currently working on a book, Christ Centered Leadership, and in the weeks and months, I'd like to share some thoughts from that work....

Derek Allen
Mar 3, 20214 min read
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You're Only a Christian Because You Were Raised That Way
If you're a college student tempted to abandon Christianity, consider the unfair playing field given to those trying to rip those ideas away

Derek Allen
Aug 12, 20203 min read
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From Band-Aids to Bridges: Developing a Long Term Covid-19 Discipleship Plan
Eventually, Covid-19 will be little more than a Wikipedia page. Between this time and that time, we are still called to make disciples.

Derek Allen
Jul 23, 20204 min read
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Church After Covid-19: Three Hard Realities the Church Must Face
This is not a doom and gloom article. While these new realities are difficult to face, this is also a once in a generation opportunity.

Derek Allen
Jul 6, 20204 min read
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Five Lessons I Learned from A Covid-19 Spike at Our Church
We know our suffering is for God's glory and our good, and perhaps part of the good and glory is that you can learn from our journey.

Derek Allen
Jun 30, 20204 min read
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