James Spencer
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Is the Church being 'out-coordinated' by the world on discipleship?
When it comes to discipleship, however, the Church has been and continues to be at risk of being “out-coordinated” by the world.
Is it really taboo? Why including theology in public education makes sense
The deeper problem concerns the absence of theology and the functional denial of the transcendent within public school education.
What discipleship is and isn't
Discipleship is not simply a matter of depending on God for safety but recognizing that safety is less important than following where God leads.
Tricked by treats: Christians should be wary of Halloween (and other holidays)
As we rightfully consider how to avoid the evil spirits associated with Halloween, we would be wise to remember that those spirits are not limited to supernatural beings, but to the spirits of the age that lure us away from the peace and contentment that Christ can provide.
When we no longer understand what the word 'Christian' means
For example, one “Christian college” president told me that he counted it as a success when a graduating Muslim student told him that the school had helped him develop a deeper devotion to Allah.
Those who mourn and the sanctity of life
In the process, I came to see that I had created a self-serving fantasy. In my innocent fiction, I was a wonderful father who raised a son who would avoid all the mistakes I had made. He would achieve everything I hadn’t.
Decoding Christian witness in a digital age
Our lack of accountability puts us in a position to be more influenced by the world than the church because the negative social consequences of upsetting the world outweigh our commitment to being part of a community that finds joy in suffering and freedom in even the most inconvenient truths.