Doing missions in your own backyard (Cultural Prolegomena)
One of the difficulties in church ministries these days is understanding the dynamics and ethos of those in our culture today. We must ask and evaluate the thinking of those...
The Church’s failure to reach the younger generation
Read this article. Notice in particular this statement: ““Unless something drastic is done now, the Church will lose a whole generation of leadership” to the...
Is the Holy Spirit for Today?
What is the role of the Holy Spirit? What is the role of the Holy Spirit today? Why is there so much division among believers about the role of the third member of the...
In Memoriam: Bruce M. Metzger (1914-2007)
February 18, 2007 Dr. Bruce Metzger was unquestionably one of the greatest New Testament scholars of the 20th century. He was also a friend. I am never prepared for any...
Things that Christians do that annoys me
I thought that this was sad, funny, informative, and hard to read all at once. It is from “Friendly Atheist.” It lists 20 things that Christians do that annoy him....
Don’t forget to enjoy life
Considering the blog about God’s purpose for creating us, I thought that I would remind everyone (including myself) not to forget to enjoy life. If I am right, and...
Overcoming Sin and Temptation
Information about Converse with Scholars tonight: Tonight’s Guest: Kelly M. Kapic and Justin Taylor Topic: Overcoming Sin and Temptation. “John Owen’s:...
Inside One Emerging Church
Well, I will wait and read what you have to say. I think that they say some good things but represent more some of the more radical tendencies of some emerging churches. Plus,...
Health-Wealth Gospel of Suicide
I thought that this was a great article by Piper. Point number two is especially interesting. What a sad state that our Christian culture must be in to where we don’t...