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“Christian” Candidates
The question is this: Should Christians vote for Christians? Do those candidates who claim Christianity boldly deserve a vote from Christians solely based on their proclamation? Should Christians cheer for Tim Tebow simply because he’s a Christian? And on the opposite side: Does his Christianity make him fair game for ridicule by a skeptical press? These are the deep questions…
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Rupert Murdoch — The New Evil Empire
The news came out that Thomas Nelson publishing was sold to Harper Collins which is owned by *GASP*, Rupert Murdoch. Now, if you don’t know who Rupert Murdoch is, then you know how I feel when someone mentions Kim Kardashian or Nicole Ritchie. But Murdoch actually does something. He owns media outlets, like the “evil” FoxNews. (Or the savior of the…
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And that other holiday… an interview with the “vampire”
Nice spoof on an interview with a “Christian vampire” found HERE. I’m thankful to remember Reformation Day more than Halloween. But here’s to good trick or treating tonight!
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Jobs Biography
Is the lesson here that all that glitters may not be gold? http://m.yahoo.com/w/news_america/jobs-questioned-authority-life-book-says-234107627.html?back=%2Ftech%2F&.ts=1319157276&.intl=us&.lang=en
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Biblical Thoughts on the Presidential Debates
Will windy talk ever cease; what bothers you that you must argue? (Job 16:3, CEB)
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Give Me the Gospel in 3-5 Minutes
To which Scot McKnight says, “Fuhget about it!” Why are we so consumed with needing to give the gospel like an “elevator pitch?” Jesus’ own invitation is this: “Come and see.”
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Steve Jobs and Passion
When Steve Jobs stepped down from Apple it was apparent he didn’t have much longer to live in this world. There is no way a man with that passion would step aside for any other reason. My friend Mark Stevens reflects on Jobs and doing what you love. I so wholeheartedly agree, I encourage you to read his post. I’m…
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The Great Shock of God Doing Something New
In preparation for our church’s prayer retreat this weekend I am reading through Acts. When I come to Acts 10, I pray through this scenario and ask challenging questions. I will never forget several years ago working my way through this passage and asking, “Lord, what segment of our society today would be like the Gentiles?” In Peter’s day, the…
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Preaching the Prophetic or Preaching the Politics?
Today seems to be a day where a bunch of preachers are going to “climb into their pulpits” and brazenly give their political views. First of all, not too many conservative evangelicals (and that is what they are talking about in this story) “climb into pulpits.” They kind of dance onto a stage, I think. Well, “dance” may not be…
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The Novelty of Being a Heretic
Marc Cortez offers some thoughts on why being a heretic is so doggone attractive. (HERE) It’s true. Being orthodox is actually work… and who these days wants that?
Category: Culture
