Linked for you here is a dialogue between New Testament scholar and theologian, NT Wright, and Harvard philosopher, Sean Kelly, as they discuss one of history’s most influential books – the Bible. It’s an audio link only (no video) and is over an hour in length. Whether you listen in “small bites” or “swallow the … Continue reading The Bible: Gospel, Guide or Garbage?
Grace Notes
Teaching Christians to be Thinkers, and Thinkers to be Christians
The title of this blog has been championed by HBU professor, Dr. Jeremiah Johnston. It's something I believe in deeply. The biblical illiteracy of North American church culture is at an alarming and embarrassing level. However,... It's never too late to read, learn how to understand, and apply your Bible. The Bible is a … Continue reading Teaching Christians to be Thinkers, and Thinkers to be Christians
The Rise & Fall of a Nation
Solid (and prophetic quote): These provocative thoughts were set down by Professor Alexander Tyler around 1770 - seven years before the birth of the United States. May we, as a nation, be careful not to repeat this pattern of history: "The average age of the world's greatest civilizations has been 200 years. These nations have … Continue reading The Rise & Fall of a Nation
I Can Only Imagine (movie): Review
I encourage you to go see it for the following reasons, followed by a word of caution: Unlike some Christian-themed films, this one is in no way manipulative, coercive or sensationalized. Not once will you feel "preached to." The director has done a masterful job of making this a film simply about the story of … Continue reading I Can Only Imagine (movie): Review
The Discipleship of the Mind
When Jesus was asked what was the greatest commandment he purposefully made it clear that God was to be loved with the mind as well as the rest of our human faculties. (cf. Matthew 22:37) In his book, "The Passionate Intellect," former atheist, Alister McGrath (Oxford; Ph.D., Molecular Biophysics), calls the intellectual pursuit of God … Continue reading The Discipleship of the Mind
The Joy of Helping the Hurting
The most familiar biblical image is most likely from Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan. Helping the hurting. I cannot begin to estimate the number of people my wife, Michelle, and I have counseled since the suicide of our son, Jordan. Countless people who have, themselves, suffered the loss of a loved one due to … Continue reading The Joy of Helping the Hurting
Evil & Guns
EVIL & GUNS I’ve resisted posting about the massacre in Florida until recently as there is no shortage of postings. There is much to say. There is nothing to say. You want to scream. You find yourself unable to speak. Those who quickly politicize the tragedy are foolish and near-sighted. This is first and foremost … Continue reading Evil & Guns
The Faith of Atheism
In Conversations with Carl Sagan, Tom Head records Sagan (astronomer, astrophysicist, and ardent agnostic) as saying, "An atheist is someone who is certain that God does not exist, someone who has compelling evidence against the existence of God. I know of no such compelling evidence." It is no secret that, despite the reasonable evidence, ultimately, … Continue reading The Faith of Atheism
Newsweek: Where Do You Go When You Die?
As I study the biblical worldview of the afterlife (which I'm convicted is true) I'm always curious to see what mainstream culture thinks about it all. So, when I saw this tweeted article - Newsweek giving credence to the possibility of life-beyond-death - my interest was piqued. Most of the article cites what scientists are … Continue reading Newsweek: Where Do You Go When You Die?
He’s Not a Tame Lion
Revelation, chapter 4, begins with the disciple, John, being transported beyond spatial-temporal human existence into the throne room of heaven itself and the eternal presence of Almighty God. For John, it's an awe-inspiring, terrifying scene as he begins recording for us the drama that will unfold immediately before the terrible judgment of God on a … Continue reading He’s Not a Tame Lion