I spent two weeks on a grand jury listening to stories that make it clear the world needs good churches.
Four decades ago we sponsored two Vietnamese refugees. It changed lives – theirs, ours and America’s
Anh and Xuan’s plight was desperate and dangerous, their destiny cast into the hands of resentful and suspicious nations, their destination completely unknown. A generation later, their families are strong, and their contributions to our society are profound.
The best seminaries are laboratories for the Church of tomorrow
Seminaries should be religious science labs that help prepare leaders for the ever evolving work of the Holy Spirit in congregational life.
Letter to the Editor for 09.06.19
Sellers opinion article is ‘spot on’ by Mimi Budd of Sacramento, California
Letter to the Editor – Sellers opinion article is ‘spot on’
Sellers opinion article is ‘spot on’ by Mimi Budd of Sacramento, California
Nationalism and the tribal god it creates
Instead of worshipping a Cosmic Christ, many have settled for a tribal deity who suits our tribal behavior. The result? A nationalism which places country above God and uses religion to justify any means.
Marriage and children: Albert Mohler’s universe of moral certainty
Mohler’s moral universe is clear: Complementarian heterosexual marriage and children are requirements for faithful Christian adulthood.
Churches in America: too fragile to fight (at least with each other)
The American Church is in crisis, largely because of multiple crises, few of which are momentary. We’re in it for the long haul.
Is it time for those who identify as ‘Christian’ to name our differences and part ways?
When I listen to many Christians speak, more and more I respond with the thought, “Is it honestly fair to call what they believe and what I believe the same religion?”
How do we pray for the care of creation? The Beatitudes give us guidance
God loves this world that God created at the beginning of time. Through our prayers and our actions, we return some of the love that God has bestowed on us.
‘Religious liberty’ is being hijacked: expressing our faith responsibly within the civic realm
How do Christians responsibly and faithfully inhabit the places where decisions are made for the common good, especially at a time when the principle of religious liberty is being effectively hijacked?
When a church or minister is in need of an intervention
What are the signs that an intervention may be called for? And what should that look like?