Prophetic simplicity - probably not the kind of thing you talked about in church on Sunday. Nonetheless, this impossible ideal is something that Christians need to be exposed to.
The World Health Organization recently released a report detailing a potential connection between male circumcision and a reduced spread of HIV. Apparently studies in AIDS-ravished parts of Africa have revealed that circumcision significantly reduces the incidence of males becoming infected as a result of sexual intercourse. Doctors have been so overwhelmingly impressed with the [...]
I received an invitation this week from Hopeful Spirit to participate in the new guest blogger program at On The Horizon. There is a story behind the guest blogging program (described here). In a nutshell, the program originated out of an experience with intolerance on religious blogs. I know, Christians are never intolerant…. I only [...]
I waited several weeks after Jerry Falwell’s death to write this post. Like many in the Christian community, I was somewhat shocked to read that Falwell had died. Some people are such icons that they almost seem immortal!
I watched and read the media coverage with some interest. While most of the comments were of a [...]
Christians have always expressed differing political opinions. The subject of the United States government’s handling of the post-9/11 anti-terrorism campaign is no different. The Christian community remains sharply divided over the American response to 9/11, the Iraq war and subsequent terrorist activity.
This is not a political site and I typically avoid political topics except when [...]
Will Samson has a thoughtful article on President Bush’s recent comments about America’s need to address global climate change. Will considers Bush’s speech and American energy policy from a truly Christian perspective.
My grandfather, Cal Witham, is a Baptist pastor - and has been for more than forty years. I had the privilege of hearing him speak this past Sunday. He spoke on the subject of Living Memorials and the Scriptural call for us to be living memorials to Jesus Christ.
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and [...]