Evangelical pastors will commonly state that biblical preaching is the hallmark of their calling. Nevertheless, a careful observer might come to a very different conclusion. The priority of preaching is simply ... Continue Reading...
As the church of Jesus Christ enters the twenty-first century, she once again finds herself standing at a dangerous crossroad. Two roads stand before her, both of which are marked "truth." One is paved with the... Continue Reading...
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler (Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken)The issue of authority has been the quintessential issue of the Enlightenment and espec... Continue Reading...
I have recently developed a philosophy of book-buying. It goes like this: "Anything you're not going to read cover to cover, get electronic." Time is a valuable commodity, and the faster and more efficient I ca... Continue Reading...
I just read about a 56-year-old New York man who is suing four major fast food chains -- McDonald's, Burger King, Wendys, and Kentucky Fried Chicken -- because his use of their product has made him obese.All I ... Continue Reading...
Join us as we celebrate with Sara Groves and Chat about her latest release, <I>All Right Here</i>, her music and her writing. In addition we'll be giving away a few copies of her CD. Don't miss it!<BR><B>Monday, Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. ET in the Auditorium.</b>
One day not long ago I received a note from a couple with an unusual request. Here's their letter:Dear Pastor Wagner, we have attended your church on several occasions. While both of us come from a religious ba... Continue Reading...
In his illuminating history, Lincoln at Gettysburg, Gary Wills dismantles the myth of Abraham Lincoln's hastily scribbling a few words for off-the-cuff remarks at the Gettysburg cemetery. In all likelihood, Wil... Continue Reading...
"Aim carefully son ... and take your best shot," were my dad's simple and empowering words. His enabling instruction freed an eight-year old lad to squint down the dark barrel of a Winchester bolt-action, singl... Continue Reading...
Some things you just have to see for yourself.Go to your computer right now and look this up: http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational_sport_statues.htmlFor those who don't have access to the Inter... Continue Reading...