Morris H. Chapman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Giving thanks is one of the great privileges of the Christian life. Giving thanks reminds us that who we are and what we have is nothing apart from Christ. Giving thanks to God is one of the identifying traits of a Christian.

Last year, our Southern Baptist Convention adopted a new vision entitled Empowering Kingdom Growth (EKG). People often ask, "What is Empowering Kingdom Growth?" Biblically, the definition is captured in Matthew 6:33, Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. EKG "is an initiative designed […]

In the Bible, the heart represents more than an organ in the body, it is a description of the whole of man. In the Holy Scripture, the heart is often used to refer to the intellectual, emotional, and volitional capacities that God uses to communicate fully with us; and these are described in reference to […]

From opening remarks by Morris H. Chapman in the President's Address to the SBC Executive Committee, February 17, 2003 Empowering Kingdom Growth is not in and of itself a revival. Empowering Kingdom Growth in and of itself is not a spiritual awakening. In fact, Empowering Kingdom Growth in no way implies that we will empower […]

February 17, 2003 And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had digged in the days of Abraham his father; for the Philistines had stopped them after the death of Abraham: and he called their names after the names by which his father had called them. ~ Genesis 26.18 We all know you […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--In the Bible, the heart represents more than a part of the body, it is a description of the whole of man. In the Old Testament especially, the heart is used to refer to the intellectual, emotional and volitional capacities that God uses to communicate fully with us; and these are described in reference to the center of man's being. Clearly, we can understand God intends that in our very essence we communicate completely and transparently -- whole-heartedly -- with him. Empowering Kingdom Growth seeks to catalyze a movement among Southern Baptists that makes God the priority in our thoughts, our feelings, our desires and efforts -- giving God rule and reign in our hearts.

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. ~ Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) Technology has improved considerably the mechanisms of navigation. Yet, these advances in instrumentation have not changed the basic practices of navigation that guided ancient explorers and modern trailblazers alike. Then and now, […]

Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Technology has improved considerably the mechanisms of navigation. Yet, these advances in instrumentation have not changed the basic practices of navigation that guided ancient explorers and modern trailblazers alike. Then and now, successful piloting has resulted largely from setting a true reference to start the journey and measuring progress along the way. Even with satellite navigation, a grid reference must be synchronized with known points on the earth in order to ensure that plotting information is trustworthy.

A milestone is often the reason for pause in our pilgrimage of life and career and is both beneficial and refreshing. To pause and reflect is always a healthy exercise. It should be done in the presence of the Lord for His Word says, In thy presence is the fullness of joy (Ps. 16:11). Ten […]

Samuel said to King Saul, But [now] your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him a leader of his people because you have not kept the Lord's command (I Samuel 13:14 NIV). Kingdoms built by men shall not permanently endure. They have no lasting […]