In the modern culture war surrounding homosexuality, evangelicals should adopt a more constructive and “grassroots” strategy as modeled by the pro-life movement.
Abercrombie Goes to Church
If we include only the young, the hip, or the attractive in leading worship, or if we attract only young families with children in our promotions and programs, we may send a tacit, unwelcoming message to those outside the target zone.
Culture Keepers
As churches grow, and in our day expand to multiple sites, the dynamics of “culture keeping” are becoming more critical than ever.
The Fight of Every Soul: My Uncritical Review of Les Misérables
Real drama is real life, lived in view of the created order: love, sin, desperation, judgment, hope, and restoration. Les Misérables captures it well.
“Titanic” Problems with Preaching Current Events
Sermons should be devoted to expounding scripture, not commenting on current events
God’s Squad? Tebow, Faith, and Football
Do the Denver Broncos win because Tim Tebow is a Christian?
All Dressed Up With Nothing to Show
Do churches serve the same function as the Plastic Surgery Center? Do churches focus primarily on enhancing external appearances?
The Roots of Civility
In the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Tucson, pundits and politicians have called for a return to civility in public discourse. In his recent column in The New York Times, however, David Brooks observes that, at its core, civility is rooted in theological truth: “The problem is that over the past 40 years or so we have gone from … Read More