Christian thought & how it relates to the world around us
During the height of Beatlemania, John Lennon did an interview for an English publication. During the lengthy interview ranging over a wide range of topics, Lennon made the following quote: Continue Reading
Years ago, I was at a church when the issue of women and ordination came up. Growing up and being a part of the Baptist church, we are conservative in Continue Reading
Everyone wants to grow up to be a success. It doesn’t matter what we aspire to be or do, as long as we’re successful. No one sets out with the Continue Reading
It’s that time of year and, I have to admit it, I have a major ambivalence about it. To be sure, there are parts of Christmas I really enjoy. But Continue Reading
When I was attending seminary, I took a class in student ministry. Our professor liked to bring in various Baptist Student Ministry directors to speak to our class (it was Continue Reading
A game I enjoyed playing as a child was “Hide and Seek.” I guess I enjoyed it so much I taught it to my children. They enjoyed it so much Continue Reading
What Would Jesus Do? Finally, there is the “Jesus” approach. More accurately, it should be the Jesus “approaches,” since there are varied ways Jesus used to address the sin He Continue Reading
In the movie, “The Untouchables,” there is a scene where Al Capone (played by Robert DeNiro) is meeting with his captains at a posh hotel conference room. The table Continue Reading
Saul was a man dedicated to serving God, giving his entire life to protecting the ways of God and coming down hard on any and all who spoke out against Continue Reading
God has blessed humanity with many great gifts. I would argue the greatest gift He has bestowed on all humanity (to distinguish from the gifts bestowed only upon the believers) Continue Reading
