A Call and a Prayer for Racial Reconciliation

A Call and a Prayer for Racial Reconciliation

June 9, 2020
Jeff Pennington
0
1690 Views
11 Likes
Christian Living, Current Events, Love and Care

“I Can’t Breathe.” “Black Lives Matter.” “My Skin is Not a Sin.” These were just a few of the signs carried and lines chanted by peaceful protesters in downtown Smyrna this past weekend. After witnessing the protest first hand, I am still trying to process the experience. My heart is […]

A Memorial Day Prayer 2020

May 24, 2020
Jeff Pennington
0
1181 Views
2 Likes
Current Events, Prayer

Heavenly Father, As the sun rises on this day of resurrection, the dawning light of gratitude captivates my heart and mind. From our east coast to the west, from Alaska to the Islands of Hawaii, the sun illuminates a country whose citizens live in freedom. We pray for relief from […]

A Deep Dive Perspective: A Constitutional Argument Against Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance In Smyrna, GA

May 7, 2020
Jeff Pennington
0
1160 Views
1 Likes
Current Events

Endorsed by the Leadership Team of First Baptist Church of SmyrnaMay 2, 2020 The Non-Discrimination Ordinance (NDO) as drafted is clearly unconstitutional. The NDO refers to “violations of city ordinances” without limitation or explanation. Subjecting all existing ordinances to required “enhanced penalties” as a result of this NDO will result […]

More than Semantics: A Common-Sense Argument Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Smyrna, GA

May 7, 2020
Jeff Pennington
0
1040 Views
0 Likes
Current Events

Jeffrey D. Pennington, Ph.D.Sr. PastorFirst Baptist Church, Smyrna, GAMay 1, 2020 The purpose of this article is to argue that a non-discrimination ordinance (NDO) for the City of Smyrna should be rejected because it does not stand the test of common sense. Such an ordinance is not good policy for […]

Casualties of Non-Discrimination Laws: An Argument Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Smyrna, GA

May 4, 2020
Jeff Pennington
0
1017 Views
3 Likes
Christian Living, Current Events

Jeffrey D. Pennington, Ph.D.Sr. PastorFirst Baptist Church, Smyrna, GAApril 30, 2020 One of my favorite stories from the Revolutionary War occurred on Christmas night 1776 in treacherous conditions. Washington surprised the Hessian Army in Trenton, New Jersey, after crossing the Delaware River, and won an overwhelming victory. It is truly […]

Love Cannot be Legislated: An Argument Opposing a Non-Discrimination Ordinance in Smyrna, GA

May 4, 2020
Jeff Pennington
0
1111 Views
2 Likes
Christian Living, Current Events

Jeffrey D. Pennington, Ph.D.Sr. PastorFirst Baptist Church, Smyrna, GAApril 29, 2020 On April 16, 2020, Mayor Derek Norton and City Council met for a regular Committee on the Whole meeting. On the agenda for that meeting was a discussion and review of a Non- Discrimination Ordinance (NDO) written by Scott […]

Deuteronomy: A Book for the Next Generation

April 15, 2020
Jeff Pennington
0
1845 Views
0 Likes
Bible Reading

“Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments.” Deuteronomy 7:9 I am thrilled and excited for you! If you are reading this article, it is likely that you are still being […]

Reflections for Easter Week

April 13, 2020
Jeff Pennington
0
715 Views
0 Likes
Christian Living

By Jeff Pennington & Ryan Showalter This morning, during family worship, the girls and I (Pastor Jeff) enjoyed reading yesterday’s conclusion to our Holy Week Reading Guide. Ken and Jeane Travis’ article is beautifully written, and their reflections on Jesus’ resurrection brought a fitting conclusion to the week of focus. […]

The Book of Numbers: Relevant and Filled with Grace

April 7, 2020
Jeff Pennington
0
1200 Views
0 Likes
Uncategorized

“The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, to the third and fourth generation.” – Numbers 14:18 When I was training to run a marathon, […]

Instead of Becoming an Idol, She Laid Her Idol Down

April 2, 2020
Jeff Pennington
0
768 Views
3 Likes
Uncategorized

I rarely write about matters that stem from a television show. This is especially true when the show is a singing competition. But in the void of March Madness and the Masters, I have taken an unusual interest in American Idol. This has been the best thing I have found […]

Author Archives