Category: Mission

We had a very interesting discussion this AM at church in our "post-Service discussion group" (not "Sunday School"). The question was "What is Truth and how do we talk about it?" We did the typical Christian thing, which is to...

Here are some different things Christian say about Halloween, not all of which I necessarily agree with. I've added some of my takes to the mix as well: Some say it's evil because it glorifies gore and horror. Having...

There was some minor buz recently about how evangelical leaders were not invited to participate in 9/11 memorial events. One was an interfaith prayer vigil at the Washington Cathedral regarding which, A representative of...

It is a truism, a cliche even, to say that no one becomes a Christian by logical arguments. I've said it myself. Alvin Plantinga said it recently at a lecture. Everyone says it! And no one ever questions it. Oh yes, they say,...

New Testament scholar Scott McKnight gives ten things Love Wins Tells Us About Christians: First, social media is where controversial ideas will be both explored and judged. Second, megachurch pastors are being watched...

Tonight I had dinner in Honduras in the company of three Argentines, one Swiss, a Dane (I almost said Danish) and a Honduran, who all work in various Christian ministries. We got into a very interesting discussion about...

Understanding World Religions is hot off the press from U of Calgary Prof Irving Hexham, and it looks like just the kind of book I've been waiting for. It appears to engage world religions critically, fairly, and in an informed...

Here's a nice summary of Alister McGrath's new book on why theology matters, Theology for McGrath is not merely a dry study of the history or meaning of God’s actions in this world, but a pursuit that should “leave us on our...

I had a chance to preach a fun sermon this last Sunday at my home church, Roosevelt Community Church. The topic was: the environment. I approached it like this: While a passage like John 3:16 ("God so loved the world")...

Regent College is one of the greatest Christian Graduate schools around. I liked it so much I'm finishing my second degree there. Let's not make much of the fact that it's almost the only school of its class that I can drive to...