This is post 3 of 4 in the series “theology of suffering” Persecution of Christians Reaching Unprecedented Levels Jesus Was a Refugee, Too ISIS and Nero: Persecution of Christians Pagan Persecution of Christians: In Peter’s Day and Ours ISIS, throughout their so-called caliphate, is crucifying, butchering, and setting fire to
This is post 1 of 7 in the series “7 key virtues” Meekness: A Needed Virtue in a Divided Nation Repentance: An Everyday Virtue for Everyone Hope Points Us Forward Prayer: A Virtue of Profound Benefit Joy, the Fruit of Obedience Righteousness is Actually a Virtue! Self-Control: The First Virtue?
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “discipleship” Discipleship: A More Effective Great Commission Strategy Is Your Church Discipling Its Nation? The church is called to make disciples. In part 1, Bob showed that Jesus’ great commission mandates discipleship, and argued that our great commission efforts typically fall
This is post 1 of 2 in the series “discipleship” Discipleship: A More Effective Great Commission Strategy Is Your Church Discipling Its Nation? It’s time to recover discipleship. Jesus told his disciples, “You are the salt of the earth … you are the light of the world.” So how much
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
Love, someone said, makes the world go around. Maybe so. But I know this: sacrificial love makes the kingdom of God appealing to others. Love wins people, sometimes when nothing else will. I have often said that the irreducible minimum of God’s commands is, Love your neighbor as yourself. But
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
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “love is better than tolerance” Love is Better than Tolerance Love is Better than Tolerance, part 2 This post is the continuation of “Love is Better than Tolerance.” When Jesus departed the Gerasenes he was exemplifying neighborliness. He didn’t have to leave;
This is post 1 of 2 in the series “love is better than tolerance” Love is Better than Tolerance Love is Better than Tolerance, part 2 How is the Christ follower supposed to think about tolerance? Is tolerance a Christian virtue? Many people would say Yes, Jesus was tolerant. They
Imagine yourself a servant in the mansion of a king. One evening your master leaves to marry. After the wedding he and his bride host a fabulous reception. When he returns, he removes his princely wedding garments and puts on a servant uniform. He gathers the servants at the family
