They Said That? * "It changed my perception of what it meant to follow Christ." * "...[it] is so wonderfully biblically congruent, I would encourage folks to not stumble over parts [that are disagreeable]..." * "[it] showed the depth of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
There's Always a Negative Side!"You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
My wife fought an addiction after we were married. She struggled for months while I encouraged her and distracted her from this obsession. She would catch herself longing for this distraction, but slowly she learned to substitute this longing...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Lemuel Haynes:(1753-1833)1) First black pastor ordained by a mainstream American Protestant church.2) First black pastor for a white church.He was born in Connecticut of a "a white woman of respectable ancestry" and an African father; he was...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Maintaining the Delecate Christian Balance, Jay AdamsFrom explaining biblical love and hate to balancing community and individual, this small book contains twenty-three useful chapters on a host of important issues found in every Christian's life....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
People like top ten lists. I like top ten lists. I've read a few over the years ranging from the top Christian music and sermons to more ambitious top best things happening in Christiandom.This list will be in the latter category. But with a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Even the pagans know a little about the Incarnation. Songs are sung about it this time of year. Christmas cartoons and musicals allude to it. The nativity, showing Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus, implies such a condescending act by God.But even...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I grew up with action figures. I spent many an afternoon imagining great military battles and ingenious military tactics with my action figures, vehicles and equipment. And although I did join the military, I never experienced a “blood...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Here is a nice summary of one side of Jamestown.It is filled with much detail, tracing the crucial years of its establishment in 1607 until, by God's all-encompassing providence, it reached critical mass, destined to be a part of America's great...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
A few years ago, after, providentially, finding a blog through Christianity Today, I nearly dropped my computer. The posting outlined an amazing event at a church in Denver--Scum of the Earth. The pastor was in a bit of a quandary: you see, the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]