By Jim Denison Since January, we have watched the wildfires of change sweep across the Arab world. What will be the result of this pro-democracy movement in coming months and years? What lessons for our churches can we learn from…
Resurrection perspectives
By R. Kevin Johnson Throughout the coming weeks, Christians around the world will continue to celebrate an exciting Easter season and the reality of the risen Christ. The scriptures used for worship and devotion during this time include Jesus’ physical…
Vanishing mountains
By Bill Leonard Zeb Mountain, Turner Spur, Peters Knob, Big Fork Ridge, Millard, Cow Knob, Cherry Pond, Payne Knob — those are but a few names of the over 500 mountains from Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia that have disappeared…
‘Inerrantists’ aim to keep women ‘in their place’
By Naomi King Walker Any time the word “inerrancy” is mentioned with regard to the interpretation of Scripture, the subject of a “woman’s place” is never far behind. Whenever women challenge the status quo, it takes only a moment for…
Political salvation a dangerous aim
By David Gushee I am currently finishing a book on the sacredness of life — the idea that each and every human life is of equal and immeasurable worth in the sight of God. Tracing the history associated with this…
Words from a master
By Bill Wilson I recently had the privilege of hearing Fred Craddock preach. For many clergy, Craddock represents the personification of a stream of preaching that emphasizes narrative and intuition over expository and logic. For some it is extremely appealing,…
Not-so-bad Friday
By Amy Butler The weather is finally beginning to be a little balmy around here, enough for me and most of my neighbors to spend evenings with our windows open. The other night happened to be the first night of…
The Book, by any other name …
By Marv Knox Just before Sunday morning worship a few years ago, an associational director of missions sidled close to me so I alone could hear his important inquiry: “Do you intend to preach from the King James Version of…
Keep the chaplains
By Tony Cartledge Prison chaplains could soon be getting the ax in North Carolina, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Like their colleagues in other states, N.C. lawmakers are faced with a severe budget crunch, and some want…