- 01/23/2012
How Should We Remember Joe Paterno?
Joe Paterno has died. Our condolences go out to his family. Many do not know how to respond to his legacy and ask, "Will one mistake define him?"
6 comments - 01/20/2012
What I Imagine Newt Gingrich Wishes and What We Can Learn From His Mistakes
I do not know the details of Gingrich's past, many of which are disputed, but here are three things we all know: Gingrich has committed adultery at least twice.
7 comments - 01/11/2012
How Should We Talk About Sex?
Sex. A lot of Christians are talking about it... and some are talking about talking about it.
8 comments - 12/20/2011
North Korea: Some Information and a Call to Prayer
With the death of Kim Jong Il, we stand at a key moment.
- 12/17/2011
Reflections on the Death of Christopher Hitchens
What if instead of focusing on the intellectual challenges of Hitchens' arguments, we reflected on the brevity of our own lives for a moment?
- 12/02/2011
Fight Against AIDS Is a Christian Issue
I remember when I first heard of AIDS in church. It may have been called GRID (Gay Related Immune Disorder) at the time, but I know for certain the speaker that day called it "the gay plague." The speaker was half right, but also completely wrong.
- 10/24/2011
Why I Have No Difficulty Helping 'Issue Christians' to Move On
I don't spend a lot of time with "issue Christians." It's not just the issue of prophecy either. I've had similar conversations with "issue Calvinists," "issue political Christians," "issue charismatics," "issue homeschoolers," and many others.
Tags Pastors - 10/10/2011
Mormonism, Cults, and Christianity
Many people are shocked at the idea that some pastors believe Mormons are not Christians-- "judgementalism" is decried and "intolerance" proclaimed. Yet, as that may be new news to some, the view that Mormons are not Christians is historic and very widely held view.
- 10/06/2011
Remarkable Thoughts on Death From Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was more than an inventor. He was also a public figure. Watching his health over the last few years reminds us of our own mortality. Jobs faced death and, unlike some public figures, he spoke of it.
Tags Technology - 09/29/2011
Should Churches Have Multiple Worship Service Styles? Consumerism or Contextualization?
After a few years of "worship wars," many churches decided to create multiple services based primarily on worship styles or worship preferences.
- 09/25/2011
Should 'Broader Interests' Preclude Pastoring?
Christian leaders must follow God's call. Yet, I know many pastors who yearn for the conference circuit and to get out of the local church
- 09/19/2011
Can Megachurches Be Missional?
It seems that many think that you are a mindless automaton if you attend a megachurch – a mindless consumer, unengaged in mission.
Tags Megachurch - 09/16/2011
On Marriage and Alzheimer's Disease: Listen to Robertson McQuilkin, Not Pat Robertson
What Robertson said in answer to this viewer was wrong – not just wrong, but utterly reprehensible. I hope he will apologize and do so soon. But, Robertson's error reminds us that EVERY DAY we can lay down our lives for one another.
- 09/05/2011
Why Organized Labor Lost Its Way
Though I understand the reasoning, I am not persuaded that unions are inherently wrong for Christians.
- 09/02/2011
Race Relations, Affirmative Action, and the Church
Race does matter and I think that churches and denominations need to be much more intentional on being more racially inclusive.
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