By Jim White How could the New Baptist Covenant II — supported philosophically and theologically by so many Baptists — draw such meager attendance? Some NBC II optimists initially placed the combined attendance potential for the Nov. 17-20 meeting in…
Responding to child abuse
By Jim Denison On Nov. 14 the Associated Baptist Press published an essay I wrote on Herman Cain and Joe Paterno. Here’s the background behind my article. I write a cultural commentary for our ministry each weekday morning based on…
Tebow apologetics
Football and politics have something in common these days besides combat. Each wrestles with the role religion plays in its game.
Giving thanks
By David Gushee In this Thanksgiving week, your curmudgeonly controversialist has chosen to give thanks rather than — this one time — make any more trouble. I am grateful to God for: — Reaching out to me and saving me…
Christ the King
By R. Kevin Johnson During Advent, we revisited the message of the prophets who told of the coming of the Messiah, the Savior of humankind. During the Christmas season, we joined with Christians around the world to celebrate the birth…
Finding the holy in Amish country
By Amy Butler In the middle of everyday life, how do we experience the holy? This was a question I’ve been pondering since a recent road trip to the quaint little town of Lancaster, Pa. I set out to…
Economy-driven worship?
By Bob Burroughs We are experiencing unprecedented times of financial strain. Everyone, every family, every business, every church is having difficulty meeting budget and/or making ends meet. People are being laid off by the thousands — with no end in…
On fornication, is the standard or love most important?
By Leah Jackson Stacy was in love. Her heart belonged to Ray. Both were Christians and tried to live a celibate life. She was the leader of the dance ministry and a faithful member of her church. Sunday worship, Tuesday…
Herman Cain and Joe Paterno
By Jim Denison In October, Joe Paterno was the most revered coach in college football. In November, he is unemployed. In October, Herman Cain was the Republican frontrunner. In November, he is fighting for his political life. Paterno was head…