The ministry of the Disciple Nations Alliance is based on the conviction that truth has the power to transform lives, communities and even nations. Broken, impoverished communities are transformed when the church confronts cultural lies, and embodies and proclaims the truth. Helping the church do this is the beating heart
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “transforming truths” Championing God’s Transforming Truths in a Divided World Championing God’s Transforming Truths in a Divided World, part 2 The following article from Disciple Nations Alliance president Scott Allen, offered here in two parts, originally appeared at WORLD. We desperately need
This is post 1 of 2 in the series “transforming truths” Championing God’s Transforming Truths in a Divided World Championing God’s Transforming Truths in a Divided World, part 2 The following from Disciple Nations Alliance president Scott Allen, offered here in two parts, originally appeared at WORLD. There is a
This is post 1 of 2 in the series “guilty conscience” Guilty Conscience? Slander a Christian Why We Should Salute Mike Pence In the West, we have a new coping mechanism for a guilty conscience. Just slander those who disagree with you. When anyone attempts to speak, even with courtesy,
Tragically, Christmas in the West has been demoted to the ultimate consumer holiday. The depravity of this modern rendition of Christmas is exhibited in the chaos and violence of Black Friday shopping. Is this what we, and Christmas, have been reduced to? So much for “peace on earth and goodwill
Ancient bronze figurine of a Baal, a pagan god of sex and fertility But you’re gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeed You’re gonna have to serve somebody, It may be the devil or it may be the Lord But you’re gonna have to serve somebody. So sang Bob Dylan in
Over the summer, I wrote a series of posts on how western culture has increasingly become dominated by highly distorted and deeply destructive narratives. Increasingly, these sobering words from the prophet Jeremiah describe our situation: “Everyone deceives his neighbor, and no one speaks the truth; they have taught their tongue
These days we’re waving more Black Lives Matter posters and fewer Star Spangled Banners. What San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started in August has become a movement. Every week we read about another protest during the singing of the US national anthem. Somebody kneels or raises fists to indicate their dissatisfaction
“There seems to be something lacking in our churches these days. We have done a great job producing nice Christians, rather than dangerous Christians full of courage, ready to take risks.” These are the words of my friend Tish Shelton in her fight for the dignity of women in Australia.
This is post 9 of 9 in the series “Narratives” Scott Allen explores the problem of how narratives have steadily replaced truth in Western society. What’s Wrong With a Story? The Destructive Power of Narrative: An Example from American History Why Narratives Have Become Pervasive Farewell, Justice: The Corrosion of
