I’ve been in a variety of “church” settings over the past year or so. I’ve visited megachurches in California and hipster churches in New York. I’ve belted out worship songs in hundreds of students at camp, and recited liturgy in a small chapel in Princeton. While all seek many of the same things, they also […]
Intelligent, accessible, and compassionate aren’t always words that come to mind when considering discussions on science and the Bible, but all are true of John Lennox’s “Seven Days That Divide The World”. Lennox addresses the way the Bible and scientific discoveries coincide to paint a full picture of man’s beginning. I stumbled upon the book […]
In our current day, when political figures seem larger than life, loved and hated, but never ignored, Theodore Roosevelt would be a superstar. A sickly child, Roosevelt fought to become everything he thought a man should be. Brash but intelligent, Roosevelt climbed the ranks quickly to become the youngest president at that time. Theodore Rex […]
Christians say some odd things. It’s ok, most subcultures do. It’s important however to stop every so often and examine the words we use and the impact they have with people who don’t have a history in the church or in Christianity. One phrase that comes up at times as a way to stop conversations […]
If you are around a church for long, you will hear someone talk about eternal life. If you are new to church this might bring to mind Ponce de Leon and his search for the fountain of youth. History is filled with people fighting to extend the length of their lives. Advances in medicine and […]
This small book is written in question and answer format, with Pope Francis answering the questions of a Vatican reporter. The topics range from the history of the church to its future. Pope Francis shares stories from his past in ministry as well as his hopes for the future of the church. It is a […]
It’s possible to become so at home with the language of your subculture that you can speak it without realizing that other people may have no idea what you are talking about. This is especially true for Christians. We have our own language which is often rooted in ideas and experiences that mean a lot […]
Keller’s book is the most complete book on prayer I’ve ever read. As you read, you quickly realize that Keller is a great deal smarter than you’ll ever be. His humility and skill in communicating, however, make his books readable and accessible. Prayer discusses the theology of prayer, it’s history and importance, and also includes […]
The Vance family story is equal parts tragedy and inspiration. Vance paints a clear picture of the struggles of many impoverished rural Americans. Having grown up in a small town in western N.C., there were many parts of the book that rang painfully true. It’s difficult to accurately describe the people we love. Most of […]
Jesus is an invitation and a chance and a summons to a different way of life. And we are always deciding. The Christian life can be tricky at times. Christians aren’t perfect. In fact, most of us are very aware of our faults and flaws. One of the main questions that comes up for […]