John Stonestreet and S. Michael Craven

John Stonestreet and S. Michael Craven

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  • What Is Institutionalism and How Does It Affect the Church?

    What Is Institutionalism and How Does It Affect the Church?

    Prior to Constantine, the church, although organized, was less institutional and more communal or organic. In other words, the outside world didn't think of "the church" as that building on the corner. Instead they thought of a community of people who were distinct in both their conduct and character, the overarching characteristics being their love for others, compassion toward the needy, and joy-filled lives.

  • Babies and Bucketlists: Putting Off That First Child (Part 2)

    People are waiting longer and longer to have their first child. Good thing? Bad thing? Christian thing?

  • Waiting, Waiting, Waiting: First-time Parents Getting Older (Part 1)

    It's not news that people are waiting longer and longer before they marry and have children. What's becoming news are the consequences.

  • A Benediction for Post-Christian America

    Despite controversy or recriminations, Christians must stay in the arena, engaged in public life. Our posture in the midst of these divisive issues is important, but so is our presence. It's distracting, some say. The real task is to preach the Gospel. That's missing a very important point.

  • $pending This Christmas or Spending It Well?

    $pending This Christmas or Spending It Well?

    The Christmas season is once again upon us and with it overwhelming encouragement from Madison Avenue to spend what we have not earned to buy what we cannot afford. The thrust of the consumerist message is that the holiday is best enjoyed or most fully realized through the acquisition of "things."

  • The Latest Pew Survey: Christianity Losing, Secularism Winning

    The Latest Pew Survey: Christianity Losing, Secularism Winning

    This is clearly the implication of the media reports following the latest Pew Research, "Nones on the Rise." Trying to spin this in such a way that the Christian faith appears culturally vital in the U.S. is a little like putting lipstick on a pig; but concluding that Christianity is losing and secularism is winning isn't quite accurate either.

  • Let's Get on With It: Building Coalitions for the Kingdom

    Near the end of his life, Chuck felt clearly that he needed to utilize his unique ability to bring Christian leaders and organizations together, and to inspire them to work together for the Kingdom instead of apart.

  • The Difference Worldview Makes

    If you're still not sure why worldview matters, watch people fail.

  • Obamacare and the Catholic Church: It Isn't About Birth Control!

    Obamacare and the Catholic Church: It Isn't About Birth Control!

    This has nothing to do with the Catholic Church's doctrinal stand on contraception. Instead, it has everything to do with the state trying to impose its will upon the church when the state's social and ideological agenda conflicts with the church's moral and religious beliefs.

  • $pending This Christmas or Spending It Well?

    $pending This Christmas or Spending It Well?

    This Christmas let us not be swept away by the illusory claims of consumerism; instead, let us revel in God’s gracious gifts

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