Evangelicalism: lurching from one fad to another
Evangelicalism rarely displays its desire to be relevant and attract the masses, regardless of credal statements to the contrary, with its longing to…
One’s Reputation and the Gospel
Proverbs 22:1 reminds us, “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.”…
Short-Changing the Work of the Spirit
We carry the descriptive name “evangelical” because we believe that people are accepted by God through believing the evangel, the “good news” that…
Thinking about the death of the “King of Pop”
On June 25, 2009, the news of the death of Michael Jackson was greeted with shock and disbelief. Madonna was crushed: “I can`t…
The murder of George Tiller violates the pro-life position
The murder of abortionist George Tiller in Wichita, Kansas, on May 31 comprises some of the hottest debate taking place the day after….
Racism and the church
There are things in life that I have trouble understanding. I don’t understand why Hollywood celebrities are called before Congress as expert witnesses…
Can’t wait to get that bailout money!
The reaction by most politicians and activist-citizens in the United States concerning our nation’s economic woes and how to fix them reflects the…
“But God will provide . . .”
How many times have you heard someone say, “Well, the Lord will provide”? It is true that God provides many things. He brings…
Believing to Understand
Occasionally a college student will ask me to respond to something a professor has taught concerning the Bible. For instance, a religion professor…