Jerry Vines Blog
A few nights ago I was privileged to speak at the Georgia Baptist Evangelism Conference. I always enjoy such conferences. I got to hear some good preaching, godly heart music and fellowship with godly pastors, both new and old friends.
It brought back to my mind the first time I ever spoke at an Evangelism conference. I had just become the pastor of Dauphin Way Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama. I was 33-years old and didn’t have a clue what I was doing in a big church! I was...
I’m getting a new brand. Yep. At age 71 I’ve decided I need guyliner.
What is guyliner? It is the male version of eyeliner. And, it is the latest rage among some celebrity guys. Adam Lambert, a finalist on American Idol, brought public attention to it.
A recent USA Today article mentioned several famous guys whose eyes have it: Nestor Carbonell. Russell Brand. David Cook. Pete Wentz. I presume they are football stars or UPS drivers.
I can see where...
A few days ago I listened to a message I preached in 1964 (yes, they did have tape recording in the dark ages!). I don’t advise it. Now I know why I developed major voice problems. Remember, I was only 26. And, I was preaching at a place where you had to take your coat off, sweat like a horse, unloose your tie, preach on about two inches of your shirttail and get so hoarse you could hardly talk before it was considered preaching.
I sounded like a machine gun with the...
I certainly don't put forth myself as a paragon of excellence relative to language in the pulpit. I've made my mistakes, said things poorly, and have said things I regret. But, I can say I have tried to remember always that I was speaking for a Holy God, from the precious Word of God, and standing behind what I have always been told is the "sacred desk."
I am all for making every effort to communicate to our modern audiences. Tools of good communication can prayerfully...
