TAKING OFF THE ROSE COLORED GLASSES!

I have been simply reading some of the post during the convention. (I really didn"t have time during or after and we are having VBS this week so I have had priorities. I know most of you guys are blogging and not witnessing. ;)) Kevin Bussey and his interview with the wako from westboro ( I know we all Love this Lady in the Lord but what a nut!) any way I could not even watch all 3 parts it is so sad that there are people that in the name of a god they spew that kind of hate, but is it any different than what was going on inside the Coliseum? Now don’t get me wrong they didn’t do it the way that lady did or did they? She would make a statement and if you disagreed with her she would call you a name like "whore monger"or "bimbo" and I am sure she called some one a "liberal" the very oh wait that's what was used in side! Do you see what I mean! I was very pleased to read on Dr Cole's post of the person or persons who made the comment to Dr. Vines. I believe this is what was said I was not present a the time but I will put what Dr. Cole posted.

From the bleachers, a man cried out that "Just because your name is Jerry Vines doesn't mean you get special treatment." I have to confess that I caught the uncomfortable sneer of Dr. Vines a time or two this week, but I really don't hold anything against him. He is a faithful preacher and a mighty spokesman for biblical values and personal holiness. I don't care who it is, but especially when it is a man who's done as much for the Southern Baptist Convention as Jerry Vines, such outlashed animosity is completely inappropriate. It is, in fact, downright rude. But the convention was stressful and people were saying and doing things that I'm sure they'll regret upon

I will admit that some things Dr. Cole has said before the Memphis meting were very unkind but I have noticed in his writing and his comments there is less can I say "bitterness" not sure if that is correct just my felling in the way it sounds to me. Most of the worst came from the Anonymous character that he and a few others used, he confessed and said he would not post under that title again. Have you noticed at lest on other sites (mine has very few comment but some do still read) that the Anonymous is less and less used. I think that is a great thing that to me means men and women can comment without felling that they must agree and that most bloggers are adults and can handle constructive criticism. Can we all agree that progress was made in Greensboro? I know there are many who believe that San Antonio will bring out the Texans in drove but if we still fill the same way about the convention as we did a month ago then it is very important to be at the next one! I must say thank you to the dear Lady that sent my wife and I to Greensboro this year. You truly blessed us with your gracious gift thank you again! I believe that with the help of all of those who believe a change was a good thing their will be long lasting affects of this years convention.

In Him Kevin Lancaster

A SACK OF HOT WINGS AND A COLD PEPSI!

It was in my thought a really good convention! Thank you to those very special people who made it happen for me and my wife we thank you and pray for you every day.

People I met.

I got the chance to met briefly with Art Rogers who is on his way to T-town and also met Wes Kenney a fellow okie. On the plain ride home my wife and I met a couple who most of the old guard on the flight paid respect to. (When I say old guard it is not in distain but in respect.) The folks on my flight were like Dr. Paige Patterson and Barry McCarty, and also Cliff Cummings, O yes and Dr. Ben Cole (I will probably get at lest one comment on this) the couple that most of the men spoke to were very happy with the conviction and seemed to be satisfied with the out come, the couples name is the Levels (pronounced La-veil). We talked about the convention and then we talked about Falls Creek many of you know that Falls Creek is the Largest youth encampment in the USA. (Some say in the world I have never left the country so I can’t in good consensus say that.) I found Rev. Level had preached at Falls Creek Many years ago and of his admiration of that camp ground. He said it seems almost every young man he has spoken to had a life changing experience at Falls Creek. I am proud to say I am one also. I was called to preach at Falls Creek the summer of 84. Very nice folks all, I wish I would have got to met and talk to Dr. Cole but I did not get the chance maybe anther time.

What to post next?

I am sure many of those that blog have nothing to post as far as the SBC goes that is until July when the IMB meets. I sure hope they do a serious investigation on the charges Wade has made and that it will be brought back to the convention with things being settled. I still believe public apologies are in order for Wade and I also believe that Dr. Tom should be sincerer or at least his inappropriate actions should be brought up even though he is no longer there. I will say this though if you have not read Wade’s Post “Imputed Righteousness or Imputed Nonsense?” you should it is one of his best. One of my favorite things about God is the fact that I have the Righteousness of Holy God though the shed blood of Jesus Christ in me and on me. One comment about the post is why do people always bring into every post by Wade the Calvinist issue. ( I know Wade is a Calvinist but he rarely injects that in his post only the comments do.) Righteousness is not a Calvinist issue it is a scriptural thing and every one should pay attention whether you are Armenian or Calvinist or neither one. Well I have been busy with VBS it is a shame the pastors in the mega churches miss out on sitting down with a dozen 5th graders and telling them those Great Bible stories. I Love It!

In Him Kevin Lancaster

LIVE FORM GREENSBORO

Well it has been quit a while since I last posted . Very busy had Kids Camp last week. 1saved 7 rededicated their lives we are going to stay on them this time no more camp high! My dad just had VBS at his church and they did their own thing this year. They went thru the life of Jesus from birth to Resurrection. On Thursday dad gave the invitation and he hade 21 kids give their lives to Jesus! AMEN!!! That’s what it is all about! Well we are here (my wife and I) went out and ate MEAT with a good friend and fellow Pastor tonight then went to the Coliseum and spoke with the President and his wife of the school my oldest daughter well attend in the fall. (OBU) It is a great school! I have not met any one from the world of Bloging but I hope to in the morning well my wife says it is bed time so look me up say high and lets live like we are all going to heaven together. In Him Kevin Lancaster