I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. (Gal 2:20)
There is a great Q&A article in this months Christianity Today titled “Where Jim Wallis Stands“. Jim Wallis is an evangelical social activist and founder of Sojourners ministries. The stated mission of Sojourners is to “articulate the biblical call to social justice, inspiring hope and building a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the [...]
“Don’t let the vehicle fool you, my treasure is in heaven.” That was the pithy phrase on the bumper sticker on the back of the Hummer in front of me as I sat stuck in traffic after leaving MTS one rainy Tuesday afternoon. Fresh from Dr. Mitzi Minor’s Gospel of Luke class, I wondered what Luke would [...]
Here is a link to a great article by Jim Wallis of Sojourners in which he speaks to the current fears about Senator Barack Obama’s faith. Wallis offers a unique perspective as one who has known Senator Obama for over a decade and has spoken intimately with him about his faith. Wallis says…
Like his politics or not, support [...]
I just heard for the first time Barack Obama’s speech on faith and politics. It was a speech he delivered in 2006 as the keynote address at a Call to Renewal event sponsored by Sojourners. While I still disagree with Senator Obama on a number of issues, I nonetheless appreciate his fair-minded approach to dealing with our pluralistic society. [...]
Well it’s been a month since my last post and a lot has happened. I’ve finished my 3rd semester in seminary. That puts me at about one-third finished. Seminary continues to be a challenging, but nonetheless rewarding experience. The faculty and staff at Memphis Theological have been outstanding. Now I know that some of you reading [...]
ONE members are stepping up our game by launching a petition urging all the presidential candidates to go “On The Record” by submitting, in writing and on video to ONE, their plans on the following five issues:
* Eradicating malaria;
* Improving child and maternal health;
* Reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis;
* Achieving universal primary education; [...]
When you hear the word “missions”, what mental image comes to mind? For many, I think the prominent image is one of large trucks delivering food and other supplies to hard-to-reach areas of the world. Well and good, but then what? Granted, there are immediate needs that must be met, but what about long-term visions [...]
Below are a few selected quotes from “Worship As Evangelism“, an article by Sally Morgenthaler, in which she tries to answer the question, “Are worship-driven churches really attracting the unchurched?” If you have anything to do with church planting, planning, or mission/outreach, I would urge you to prayerfully read this article and join me in asking [...]
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After my last post, some people got the mistaken impression that I support Mitt Romney for president, but actually, I was only asking a question. I have not decided who I’m going to vote for yet, it is way to early.
Like many Americans, I am an independent and vote for the person who I think will do the [...]
Christianity Today has posted a Q&A session between interviewer Collin Hansen and Mormon Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney. I must admit that I have concerns about the doctrinal differences between Mormonism and orthodox Christianity, especially when choosing a president. However, should those doctrinal differences preclude Romney from the Evangelical Christian’s list of acceptable candidates? According to the [...]