Scot McKnight delivered an interesting lecture on the gospel at an InterVarsity gathering. McKnight’s lecture is available as an mp3 download. I just finished listening on the audio recording. Some of the highlights follow.
According to a recent Barna survey, there are as many as 20 million American Christians who simply do not see involvement with [...]
I have referenced the American philosopher Thoreau several times recently as a springboard to begin a spiritual discussion. This is the final quote in that series.
Most of the luxuries, and many of the so called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind. With respect to luxuries [...]
I have made several posts recently that referenced Thoreau’s writings. I have no evidence that Thoreau was a Christian though he did have some concept of God. Some of his material is fairly secular and hardly consistent with discipleship. Nonetheless, Thoreau has some interesting ideas that make for interesting conversation. Thoreau offered this reflection on [...]
Suffering is never a fun topic to discuss. Let’s face it, there are more exciting things to talk about than suffering, grief, heartache and hardship. Unfortunately, suffering is something we all face at some time. The sad reality is that most of us are unprepared for suffering when we encounter it.
I do not have all [...]
We are witnessing the end of an era in American Christianity. Dr. D. James Kennedy died yesterday, September 5. Dr. Kennedy apparently suffered from complications of a cardiac event he experienced last Christmas. Dr. Jerry Falwell died just several months ago. These men, along with several others, served as public icons of conservative, American Christianity.
Dr. [...]
I started a new poll today on the Christian community’s use of Internet technology for ministry. The poll is in the left sidebar on the site. You may vote only once per poll, but you can check back as often as you wish to see how the results are coming. This poll will run until [...]
Fellowship Of The Martyrs offers an interesting little video titled “10 Great Ways To Be Sure You Will Die Spiritually.” The entire video runs about 10 minutes.
My favorite quote from the video?
“There is no rich, fat, lazy, comfy, American acceptable walk in the Bible.” Amen.
My favorite points? (For those of you on dial-up who can’t [...]