The meaning and rationality of faith: A Christian and atheist conversation
Christians and atheists often engage in heated debate over the rationality of faith.
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Tom Phillips, Chuck Colson and us
In August of 1973, Nixon hatchet man Chuck Colson sat crying in the driveway of a corporate executive who'd just shared with Chuck the good news of Jesus Christ.
God in the space between the stars: Voyager 2 leaves our solar system
If you want to feel small, just imagine moving at 34 thousand miles per hour for forty years and getting—astronomically speaking—nowhere.
Understanding why many non-Christians hate the Bible
Many Christians read the Quran (or, at least select quotes from the Quran) with abhorrence. "The God of the Quran is bloodthirsty and cruel!" they exclaim. But many non-Christians read the Bible with the same abhorrence, coming to the same conclusions about the God of the Bible, especially the God ...
Why science needs God: Analyzing the religion and science conflict
As our culture becomes more secularized it has become fashionable to see "science" as one of the engines of this secularization.
What? Cervical exams for men who identify as women?
The fact that you have no cervix is not the issue.
"Why do no miracles occur nowadays?"
"Why, it is asked, do no miracles occur nowadays, such as occurred in former times?" – Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 A.D.)
Pathologizing masculinity: APA diagnoses men as the problem
A new report on boys and men from the American Psychological Association reminded me, again, why worldview is so important. The report is the first of its kind from the APA, which has previously issued guidelines for girls and women, as well as for so-called "sexual minorities."
The irony of refusing to swear in on the Bible
Last week, the first openly bisexual senator was sworn in...and she refused to be sworn in on the Holy Bible, as is customary. She instead opted for a law book with the Arizona Constitution and the U.S. Constitution, because, she says, of her "love for the Constitution."
Give up, dear Christian
As a pastor, I sometimes can get lost in the pride of my flesh by trying to persuade people through my own way of speaking to give their life to Jesus.
When political activists take over your church
Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church.
12 reasons the Gospel should be preached in every sermon
Fellow preacher, if you aren't preaching the Gospel then what message of hope could you possibly bring to your congregation?
MondayDecember 23, 2024
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