Wallace Henley, former Senior Associate Pastor of 2nd Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. | Photo by Scott Belin The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly will soon consider a proposal to erase… Read More
Has the Cross Lost its Shame? by Rob Kranz
Posted: May 22, 2021
Has the Cross Lost its Shame? by Rob Kranz Two weeks ago, I received my MA in Old Testament from Abilene Christian University, which is another step towards my goal. My path,… Read More
How to Read a Progressive like the Bible
Posted: May 17, 2021
Daniel McCoy | Bio *Editor’s Note: For Part 1 (“How to Read the Bible like a Progressive”), click here. In 2014, the late Rachel Held Evans wrote an autobiographical account called Faith Unraveled. It… Read More
Economy of Grace: An Early Christian Take on Vulnerable Mission – P. Kent Smith
Posted: May 16, 2021
Economy of Grace: An Early Christian Take on Vulnerable Mission, by P. Kent Smith Contextualizing principles like those identified by Vulnerable Mission may be used to avoid creating unhealthy dependency…. Read More
Ecosystems of Grace: An Old Vision for the New Church
Posted: May 13, 2021
By P. Kent Smith What will it take for Americans to come to know God for who God really is? In the face of the epidemic distractions presented by American… Read More
“We’re About to Make a Big Mistake” – Renew.org
Posted: May 8, 2021
We’re about to Make a Big Mistake – Reflections on Rebecca McLaughlin’s “The Secular Creed” Daniel McCoy | Bio In describing the big mistake our culture is making, I’m going to point… Read More
Q&A 1604—How could Sarah, age 65, be “beautiful”?
Posted: May 5, 2021
Following is a question I’ve come across only twice in my life, but it’s a good one, emerging from a Western cultural perspective, and deserves a response. It has to… Read More
“Even the Darkness,” by Malcolm Cox
Posted: May 4, 2021
“the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” (Psalm 139,12) Darkness can be terrifying. It contains the potential for great danger. A female friend… Read More
“Freedom Fading,” by Greg Koukl
Posted: May 3, 2021
OTHER WORLDVIEWS Freedom Fading Greg Koukl Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn—Russian dissident, 10-year forced-labor Soviet Gulag inmate, Nobel Laureate, Christian—lamented the “fallacious belief” that “here such things are impossible,” that totalitarianism could not… Read More
Men and Women in Eschatological Perspective, by Glenn Giles
Posted: May 1, 2021
Men and Women in Eschatological Perspective: A look at Inaugurated Eschatology in the Understanding of Major NT Gender Passages There have been a multitude of articles and books written on… Read More
NeuroLogica Blog
Posted: April 27, 2021
http://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/lessons-from-dunning-kruger/#more-7303 . Not sure how I found this, and I’m not really a reader of psychology blogs, but I found this to be very interesting. I’m not sending to you… Read More
SIW Goes Español!
Posted: April 25, 2021
journey together. humbly. respectfully. We’re Excited to Announce our Spanish Website A Message from Guy Hammond, Executive Director of Strength in Weakness Ministries A Message from Rolando Gonzalez, Leader of… Read More
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, and Slow to Become Angry!
Posted: April 24, 2021
Written by John Teal, April 24, 2021 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry…. Read More
How to Read the Bible like a Progressive
Posted: April 24, 2021
How to read the Bible like a progressive—is that really a good idea? No, I’m not suggesting you try this. In fact, I’m going to suggest that you learn how… Read More
It’s in Gazing in the Beauty of the Lord
Posted: April 23, 2021
“The One Thing” by John Porter At the end of your life, if you could pick one thing that you would like to have accomplished, what would that one thing… Read More
IP New Books Release
Posted: April 19, 2021
Click 2021 New Releases for the most recent releases from Illumination Publishers.
Helpful Books (extensive bibliography), Version XXXI
Posted: April 18, 2021
Helpful Books 20 Sep 2022 Version XXXI Click for an extensive, and continually developing, bibliography for the reading Christian.
Q&A 1603—Prophecy of resurrection on third day?
Posted: April 7, 2021
In 1 Corinthians 15:4 I read about Christ “that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.” What scripture was Paul referring to? —… Read More
Q&A 1602—Eucharist: Representation or Re-presentation?
Posted: April 7, 2021
Does the Roman Catholic church correctly interpret the nature of the eucharist [the Lord’s Supper]? Is Christ’s body sacrificed in this ceremony? My friend told me that’s not what they teach…. Read More
How to Live a Life of Daily Peace
Posted: April 6, 2021
REAL LIFE WITH GUY HAMMOND Four Strategies to Living a LIFE of Daily PEACE Strategy #1 Spend time with people who will complete you, not those who will deplete you. Take just 10 mins… Read More
“The One Thing”
Posted: April 5, 2021
At the end of your life, if you could pick one thing that you would like to have accomplished, what would that one thing be? Generally people do not answer… Read More
The Historical Evidence for the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus – Evidence for Easter (Part 3) – Renew
Posted: March 31, 2021
Bobby Harrington | Bio *Editor’s Note: “The Historical Evidence for the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus” was originally released in 2019 and we’re bringing it back to everyone’s attention at an… Read More
Easter
Posted: March 29, 2021
Here you will find a talk plus notes on Easter (7 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and you… Read More
Who are the Jehovah’s Witnesses?
Posted: March 24, 2021
I. FOUNDING In the wake of the Second Great Awakening, many sects emerged in 19th century America. A combination of religious liberty and a strong spirit of individualism fostered numerous… Read More
Gay and Christian? by Guy Hammond
Posted: March 23, 2021
Treating Every Person with Dignity, Kindness and Respect, While Standing for Biblical Truth Can a Person be Gay and a Christian at the Same Time? One of the greatest problems facing… Read More
“COC & ICOC: The Rift and the Repair – Revisited”
Posted: March 18, 2021
Join us for a conversation. Common Grounds Unity presents this conversation with Dr. Nick Zola & Dr. Douglas Jacoby on Saturday, March 20. Details on the flyer. Zoom meeting link… Read More
Response to Jesus & Politics
Posted: March 18, 2021
The following is a response to my podcast “Jesus & Politics” from a thoughtful brother one generation behind me. I listened to your talk “Jesus in politics,” and I couldn’t agree… Read More
This Day in History: St. Patrick Dies
Posted: March 17, 2021
On March 17, 461 A.D., Saint Patrick, Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland, dies at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland. Today he is honored with the annual holiday of St. Patrick’s Day. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/saint-patrick-dies
Gray deserves Presidential Medal of Freedom
Posted: March 16, 2021
It’s time to bestow America’s highest civilian honor on the renowned civil rights attorney and preacher. Trindi G. Mitchell Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and John Lewis are three… Read More
Q&A 1602—Living with intensity?
Posted: March 16, 2021
How can we know we’re in Jesus’ kingdom, and live in it with his intensity? In Colossians 1:13 the apostle Paul assures us that God has brought us into the kingdom of… Read More
Q&A 1601—If Jesus is real, why are there so many different churches?
Posted: March 16, 2021
If Jesus is real, why are there so many different churches? Because there are many different Jesuses (2 Cor 11:4)! The only way to know we are following the real… Read More
Q&A 1600—Do the 12 apostles connect to the 12 tribes of Israel?
Posted: March 16, 2021
Does Jesus’ appointment of 12 apostles connect to the 12 tribes of Israel? Yes, indeed. The 12 patriarchs (Levi, Judah, Benjamin, Dan…) were the 12 sons of Jacob, whose covenant name… Read More
Q&A 1599—Why did Jesus speak Aramaic and not Hebrew?
Posted: March 16, 2021
Why did Jesus speak Aramaic and not Hebrew? Why don’t Italians still speak Latin? Why don’t Britons speak Middle English—or even early Modern English (Shakespeare, KJV)? Because languages are constantly… Read More
Q&A 1598—How long was Jesus’s hair?
Posted: March 16, 2021
Any thought on the hair length of Jesus as he is currently portrayed, in light of historical norms? In far too many films and works of art, Jesus is portrayed… Read More
Q&A 1597—Connecting with atheists, without using scripture
Posted: March 16, 2021
Since most atheists require evidence, what would be the best way to approach them, aside from using scripture? Why not the way Paul approached the Athenians (Acts 17), or the… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day
Posted: March 15, 2021
Famous Christians 2: Patrick Here are a podcast plus notes on St. Patrick’s Day (8 minutes). To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target… Read More
BibleBrew with Daniel Berk
Posted: March 8, 2021
BibleBrew https://www.biblebrewpodcast.com/ Available on Spotify (Coming soon to Apple Podcast as well….) Instagram: @biblebrew BibleBrew is a space for respectful dialogue as we journey through 21st century popular topics such… Read More
Do you have divine insight?
Posted: March 3, 2021
The following contribution is from J. Tyrone Marcus, author of Unbeatable! Seven Pillars of Personal Excellence and co-teacher in the Damian Jean-Baptiste Caribbean School of Ministry. You can follow his… Read More
Truth or Power? by Greg Koukl
Posted: March 1, 2021
Hugh Hewitt begins In, But Not Of—his wonderful handbook for cultivating one’s professional life as a force for Christ—with these words: The effective and mass communication of the gospel depends upon… Read More
Is Humility Just for the Minority?
Posted: March 1, 2021
Written by Clint Mosley, February 27, 2021 As we close out Black History month, I will call our attention to a pair of individuals who embodied an exemplary posture of… Read More
Jesus & Politics
Posted: March 1, 2021
What was Jesus’s approach to politics? And what are the implications for us today? Opening thoughts Politics is the management of power. Dictionary def: “the activities associated with the governance… Read More
5 reasons Christians should get the COVID-19 vaccine
Posted: February 19, 2021
Dr. Francis Collins, NIH Director and founder of BioLogos, receives the Moderna COVID-19 vaccinee. Should you get the COVID vaccine? Many Christians are saying “no” or “not yet.” Here are… Read More
N.T. Character Podcast 67 – James (the brother of Jesus)
Posted: February 16, 2021
James: background There are many Jameses in the Bible. This translates the original name Jacob. This James is the younger brother of Jesus (the 2nd of Mary’s 5 sons). Ya’akov was… Read More
Did Jesus Pray to Himself?
Posted: February 11, 2021
February 2021 If Jesus is God, and Jesus is praying to God, then Jesus must be praying . . . to himself. Well, if that’s what you think, this video… Read More
Q&A 1596—Is Panentheism Christian?
Posted: February 10, 2021
From Wikipedia: “Panentheism (‘all in God’), from the Greek πᾶν, pân, ‘all,’ ἐν, en, ‘in,’ and Θεός, theós, ‘God’) is the belief that the divine pervades and interpenetrates every part… Read More
The Magic Wand and the Touch, by Dave Malutinok
Posted: February 10, 2021
This world has so many problems. We try to solve them through political means and through our freedoms to protest—and even aggressively comment about our leaders. When we think about… Read More
Anne Frank on War
Posted: February 9, 2021
“As you can no doubt imagine, we often say in despair, ‘What’s the point of the war? Why, oh, why can’t people live together peacefully? Why all this destruction?’ “The… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 28, Eutychus (= NT character podcast 66)
Posted: February 9, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 28, Eutychus (15 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory The miracle will take… Read More
Q&A 1595—Does the True Bible Have Only 11 Books?
Posted: February 3, 2021
I recently came across something claiming to be “The Very First Bible.” It claims to be an authentic translation. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this—whether we need to know… Read More
Listen to “The Dangers of Critical Theory”
Posted: February 2, 2021
Listen to The Dangers of Critical Theory from Reasonable Faith Podcast on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dangers-of-critical-theory/id252618197?i=1000451243699
CLEAN – podcast 27, Tabitha (= NT character podcast 65)
Posted: February 2, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 27, Tabitha (Dorcas) (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introductory Today’s reanimation is well-known… Read More
The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters
Posted: February 1, 2021
Review: ‘Irreversible Damage’ by Abigail Shrier JANUARY 29, 2021 | SHARON JAMES “Dancing mania” hit the city of Strasbourg in 1518, and some people danced until they died of exhaustion. Numerous children… Read More
Isaiah & the 8th cent. BC Pandemic of Injustice
Posted: January 31, 2021
The Torah intimately connects justice and righteousness: If we don’t treat our fellow humans justly, our religion is a sham. In Isaiah’s time, God’s people are spiritually unhealthy—at an all-time… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 31
Posted: January 31, 2021
The Glory of the Lord We’ve covered a lot of territory—66 chapters of the Word of God (5.5% of the entire Bible), rich in content, metaphor, and power. As we… Read More
Before You Tweet Criticism: Six Considerations | Desiring God
Posted: January 30, 2021
Social media has become an inferno of insults and anger. And sometimes even professing Christians add to the rage without thinking about the foolishness of spewing verbal abuses. We need… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 30
Posted: January 30, 2021
No Eye Has Seen, No Ear Has Heard… The people’s prayer, which began in chapter 63, continues… 64:7—The Jews request Yahweh to come in judgment / vindication. Touching the mountaintops alludes… Read More
What the Bible Says About QAnon – Christianity Today
Posted: January 29, 2021
Plandemic? QAnon? Bill Gates creating COVID-19? As the novel coronavirus has traveled around the world, so too have conspiracy theories about the origins of the disease and the winners and… Read More
Polyamory and the Overton Window, by Denny Burk
Posted: January 29, 2021
If you had asked me ten years ago whether evangelicals would ever give up ground on the issue of homosexuality, I would have said “no way!” Sure, the evangelical movement… Read More
CLEAN – Podcast 25, Jairus & Daughter (= NT character podcast 64)
Posted: January 29, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 25, Jairus & Daughter (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Review: There are three… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 29
Posted: January 29, 2021
Trampling Out the Grapes of Wrath Chapters 62-66 pick up a number of themes from the first few chapters of Isaiah. Try to listen out for them—see how many you can… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 28
Posted: January 28, 2021
Zion’s Day Dawns* In the previous reflection we saw that caring for the poor isn’t just an add-on to our Christian discipleship. (“… If you pour yourself out for the hungry… Read More
Jesus-style Disciple Making and True Discipleship
Posted: January 27, 2021
Dear Discipleship-first Friends, This post is part of series by Discipleship.org leadership, which gives reasons why we believe that Jesus-style disciple making is the best path forward for… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 27
Posted: January 27, 2021
True Fasting, Wickedness, Justice & Judgment In Isaiah 56-57, there is a strong contrast between the unity of the Lord’s people (56:1-8) and division in the present community (56:9-57:21). Similarly,… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 26
Posted: January 26, 2021
A House of Prayer for All Nations 56:1-8—Justice and righteousness intimately connected. “Son of man” (v.2) is a Hebraic expression meaning mortal. No one is excluded, e.g. foreigners and eunuchs…. Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 25
Posted: January 25, 2021
Christ, New Jerusalem, Fresh Start We now come to the 4th Servant Song. But who exactly is the servant this time? It can’t be Israel. He appears to be a… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 24
Posted: January 24, 2021
Awake and Depart! We now enter a new section of Isaiah (chapters 49-55), where there is no Babylon or even mention of Cyrus. The servant figure becomes more prominent – three… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 23
Posted: January 23, 2021
Potter, Predator, Peace Context: Cyrus has claimed to be divinely appointed by Yahweh to free the Jewish exiles, resettle Judah, rebuild the Jerusalem temple, and reign over his people. 45:9—The… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 22
Posted: January 22, 2021
The Servant of the Lord & a Pagan Messiah 42:1-8—Behold (= lo, in Middle English)—Look at this! This behold is part of a much longer series, and contrasts with my… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 21
Posted: January 21, 2021
Proclaiming the Good News Isaiah 40 leads off with the return from Babylonian captivity, as the Persians now rule. But why should an 8th-century narrative appear right before a 6th-century… Read More
Oh Yeah, We’re Going There! by Guy Hammond
Posted: January 20, 2021
Treating Every Person with Dignity, Kindness and Respect, While Standing for Biblical Truth Catch Up on our latest Podcast Episodes Candid & Engaging Conversation on Topics You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else! Oh Yeah,… Read More
Compassion Fatigue and Ministry Burnout – Mike Shapiro
Posted: January 20, 2021
ABOUT: Compassion fatigue is a term first coined in the 1950s to refer to the stress and mental exhaustion experienced by persons in the “helping professions” as a result of… Read More
Q&A 1594—Spare the rod?
Posted: January 20, 2021
Is the “rod” in Proverbs 13:24 actually an implement for disciplining a child? Does the Bible require corporal punishment for disobedient children? This is a fair question, and an increasingly… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 20
Posted: January 20, 2021
Intimidation, Deliverance, Healing, Babylon Our next study covers territory also found in 2 Kings 18:13-20:21 and 2 Chronicles 32:1-33. Many names are familiar from previous chapters, like Hezekiah, Sennacherib, Shebna,… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 24, Widow of Nain & Son (= NT character podcast 63)
Posted: January 19, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 24, The Widow of Nain & Son (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 19
Posted: January 19, 2021
Although our Bible’s chapter numbers are more modern, the most famous Dead Sea Scroll, the great Isaiah scroll (over 7m long, or 24′), has a small break between our chapter 33… Read More
Revisiting the Term “Missionary” – Nadine Templer
Posted: January 18, 2021
Revisiting the Term “Missionary” Written by Nadine Templer, January 16, 2021 Many of us (myself included) have been known as “missionaries.” I currently live in Nepal, and I spent most… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 18
Posted: January 18, 2021
The Noble One Makes Noble Plans In Isaiah 30:11 we heard the words of God’s wayward people: “Give us no more visions of what is right! Tell us pleasant things,… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 17
Posted: January 17, 2021
Stupor, Stone, Tongues, Hypocrites, & Easy Religion We have recently discussed many important themes, especially in the last reflection. One critical example is justice (“For you have been a stronghold to… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 16
Posted: January 16, 2021
The victory of Yahweh over foreign nations and invaders is depicted cosmically in chapter 24. Now the magnificent vision broadens, becoming even richer and deeper. 25:1-8—This is the language of… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 15
Posted: January 15, 2021
Tyre & the Cosmos In the last reflection we saw Isaiah in anguish—over Babylon and over Judah. He reminds us of the apostle Paul, and especially of Jesus—men who truly cared… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 14
Posted: January 14, 2021
Isaiah in Anguish 21:1-5—Dramatic language refers to the fall of Babylon, as Elam, Media, and Persia unite in the attack. The Negeb (Negev) is the southern desert of Israel. In… Read More
Des Faits a La Foi (French version of From Facts to Faith—teen evidences curriculum)
Posted: January 13, 2021
Une série sur l’apologétique des adolescents ©2018, Douglas Jacoby et Page Pennell. Traduction par Anne Du Sault et Franck Gnonteme. Existe-t-il un Dieu créateur et durable ou est-ce que la… Read More
BBC News: Why our pursuit of happiness may be flawed
Posted: January 13, 2021
I saw this on the BBC News App and thought you should see it: Why our pursuit of happiness may be flawed It is an emotion linked to improved health… Read More
Q&A 1593—Put a knife to your throat (gluttony)?
Posted: January 13, 2021
Gluttony is a real struggle for me sometimes. Proverbs 23:2 says to put a knife to your throat if you’re given to gluttony. What is meant by “put a knife… Read More
Q&A 1592—Is “iniquity” generational?
Posted: January 13, 2021
I came across a book outlining the difference between sin and iniquity. The author defines iniquity as generational soul sin. I’m finding the book interesting and enlightening, but perplexing too…. Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 13
Posted: January 13, 2021
African Drama: The Naked & Barefoot Prophet 17:1-3—Damascus is the principal fortified town in Syria. Background: the Syro-Ephraimite crisis of 735-732 BC—hence the prophecy against Syria and Israel. The setting is Jerusalem—who… Read More
Kit Cummings Book Launch!
Posted: January 12, 2021
a beacon of hope for bringing peace to the streets Watch Kit here talk about his new book: https://vimeo.com/499400056 Hear how we can shatter the pipeline from schools to prisons… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 18, The Slave Girl of Acts 16:16 (= NT character podcast 62)
Posted: January 12, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 18, The Slave Girl of Acts 16:16 (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 12
Posted: January 12, 2021
Moab is Undone, God Weeps Reviewing the last talk (“Babylon & Judgment Day”): The judgment on ancient Babylon, like all divine judgments, resembles the ultimate event—Judgment Day. There are connections,… Read More
More Than Leaves: “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance”
Posted: January 11, 2021
More Than Leaves: “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance” Written by Dr. Tim Willis, January 9, 2021 Isaiah 5 opens with a song that captures the Lord’s disappointment with Israel…. Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 11
Posted: January 11, 2021
Babylon & Judgment Day In our reflection “Rod, Axe, Fire, Shoot, Signal, Sing,” we saw that Assyria was to be judged. “Punishment for the Punisher” is a good title for… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 10
Posted: January 10, 2021
Rod, Axe, Fire, Shoot, Signal, Sing Background: Doom for Judah & Jerusalem, then for Israel. (Why both kingdoms? Because Isaiah preached in the final years leading up to the destruction… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 9
Posted: January 9, 2021
Unto Us a Child is Born “This is one of the best known messianic prophecies in the Old Testament and, in its present context, it stands as the impressive climax… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 8
Posted: January 8, 2021
Faith or Fear? Usual human fears include fear of heights, drowning, germs, public speaking, and death. But in Isaiah the common fear (which we see in chapters 7-8) is political fear—fear… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 7
Posted: January 7, 2021
“Here Am I, Send Me!” Chapters 1-5 = Introduction. The next section, 6-12, begins with the cleansing of a single sinner, and end with the song of a redeemed community. Isaiah… Read More
How Churches of Christ responded when the 1918 ‘Spanish flu’ killed millions
Posted: January 6, 2021
Many congregations canceled services, and some Christians focused on feeding and nursing the poor. John Mark Hicks NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville saw its first case of the “Spanish flu” in late… Read More
Faith and COVID-19: The Christian Chronicle
Posted: January 6, 2021
The Christian Chronicle’s top stories on the coronavirus pandemic. Bobby Ross Jr. Editor-in-Chief Look to The Christian Chronicle for in-depth coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. From Christians battling the virus to churches… Read More
Resources to help you plan the year God is giving you
Posted: January 6, 2021
Click here for the podcast version “Happy New Year!” I hope you had a cracking Christmas, but also a wonderful New Year. It’s two days into 2021, the sun is… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 6
Posted: January 6, 2021
Vineyard, Woe, Invasion Chapter 5 falls into three sections: a parable, woes, and an announcement of coming judgment. PARABLE Vs. 1-7—Here we find a short “love song.” God loves his… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 17, The Crazy Man in the Synagogue (= NT character podcast 61)
Posted: January 5, 2021
To listen to CLEAN podcast 17, The Synagogue Demoniac (11 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Scriptural study: Mark 1:21-28 Jesus… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 5
Posted: January 5, 2021
Purified by Fire Looking back on the previous units in the series, we have seen how society destabilizes and eventually collapses in the absence of righteous leadership, and when God’s… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 4
Posted: January 4, 2021
The Crisis of Leadership & the Collapse of Society vs. 1-2—Removal of food and water (siege conditions, leading to the full of the north, with its capital city Samaria, in… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 3
Posted: January 3, 2021
The Mountain of the Lord & the Holes of the Ground On v.1—Let’s keep focused: every verse in the Bible has a context – it is written by someone for someone… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 2
Posted: January 2, 2021
Two Cities, Unquenchable Fire, Glorious Future Review (from reflection 1): Sin is serious. In particular, idolatry and social injustice two sides of a coin. God punishes his OT people through foreign invaders. But there… Read More
Isaiah: Judgment & Justice—Reflection 1
Posted: January 1, 2021
Come Now, Let Us Reason Together Images of the Messiah: Glorious King (chapters 1-37), Suffering Servant (38-55), and Coming Conqueror (56-66). Contrast with Israel’s inglorious, self-centered, and (ineffectual) monarchs. v.1—vision (see Num 12:6-8). Judah and… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 16, Father & Son (= NT character podcast 60)
Posted: December 29, 2020
To listen to CLEAN podcast 16, Father & Son (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Yesterday: mother/daughter;… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 15, Mother & Daughter (= NT character podcast 59)
Posted: December 22, 2020
To listen to CLEAN podcast 15, Mother & Daughter (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Some of those… Read More
Let There be Peace on Earth!, by John Teal
Posted: December 19, 2020
Let There be Peace on Earth! And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven,… Read More
A Narrow Escape, by Malcolm Cox
Posted: December 18, 2020
“A narrow escape” It was Wednesday morning. I was part-way through my prayer walk in the woods. I heard a noise above me in the canopy. A small branch fell… Read More
Now Offering: AIM Europe
Posted: December 18, 2020
Discover all the courses being offered on the new AIM Europe page: https://aimeurope.athensinstitute.org
CLEAN – podcast 14, the Gerasene Demoniac (= NT character podcast 58)
Posted: December 15, 2020
To listen to CLEAN podcast 14, The Gerasene Demoniac (14 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Scriptural study: Mark 5:1-18… Read More
How to turn a blue Christmas red!
Posted: December 9, 2020
A you celebrating a Blue Christmas? Are you celebrating a Blue Christmas? Childhood memories linger from years past: eager anticipation, a shiny new red bicycle, new clothes, or that unexpected… Read More
Living Between the Two Advents
Posted: December 9, 2020
Advent is a season in the traditional Christian calendar gradually developing in the centuries after the time of Christ’s apostles. If your background is in Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, etc. you… Read More
A (more accurate) Medical Account of the Crucifixion
Posted: December 9, 2020
A Medical Account of the Crucifixion Simplified & Amended [1] Hanging, electrocution, knee-capping, gas chamber: these punishments are feared. They all happen today, and we shudder as we think of… Read More
Glory Divine and Glory Departed
Posted: December 9, 2020
Glory Divine and Glory Departed What motivates me as a Christian? Am I seeking the glory of God, or personal honor? But before we can answer that question, a clarification is in… Read More
CLEAN – podcast 13, Mary Magdalene (= NT character study 57)
Posted: December 8, 2020
To listen to CLEAN podcast 13, Mary Magdalene (13 minutes), click on arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and choose ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. Introduction Demons are never explicitly… Read More
A Unity Essay by Douglas A. Foster
Posted: December 6, 2020
Point Park, part of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park, sits atop Lookout Mountain overlooking Chattanooga, TN. In the years after its 1895 dedication, numerous markers and monuments were erected to… Read More
Critical Race Theory, by John Piper
Posted: November 28, 2020
Interview with John Piper, Founder & Teacher, desiringGod.org Critical race theory is a divisive topic among many Christians today. In a special episode, Pastor John explains why we should be… Read More
NT Character Podcast 55—Joseph (husband of Mary)
Posted: November 25, 2020
Introduction There are 13 Josephs in the Bible. This Joseph is mentioned 13x in the NT: Matt 1:16, 18-19, 24; 2:13, 19; Luke 1:27; 2:4, 16; 3:23; 4:22; John 1:45;… Read More
The Joy of Giving: Roadblocks
Posted: November 23, 2020
Sermon given by Douglas Jacoby on November 18, 2020 in the North River church, Atlanta, in their ‘Joy of Giving’ series. His message is on ‘Roadblocks’. Click here to watch.
My Child Just Came Out, What Do I Do?
Posted: November 21, 2020
New Perspectives From Strength in Weakness Ministries Volume 24 | November 13, 2020 A SIW Member’s Bi-Weekly Update Video Series for Parents Watch Part 4 of this AMAZING Video Series… Read More
Who Will Have Your Attention? Clinging to Christ in the Digital Age | Desiring God
Posted: November 21, 2020
Who Will Have Your Attention? Clinging to Christ in the Digital Age Scripture: Proverbs 27:20, Mark 9:7, Colossians 3:1–3, and Hebrews 2:1 As you know, our world offers us a feast of new multimedia… Read More
“From Me to We” – Nadine Templer
Posted: November 21, 2020
“From Me to We” – Nadine Templer A couple of months ago our family moved from the suburbs of Washington DC to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal – places with… Read More
iFaith Bible Project (2018-2022)
Posted: November 19, 2020
iFaith Bible Project The iFaith project takes us through the entire Bible. From each book of the Bible are produced 1 or 2 video sermons. All talks are 15 minutes… Read More
Here’s why believers NEED false teaching
Posted: November 18, 2020
Christians have been caught off guard. The current revolution sweeping society today was largely unexpected by most believers. That’s understandable in one sense. Who knows what new philosophy will capture… Read More
NT Character Podcast 54—Salome
Posted: November 18, 2020
The name Salome There are two Salomes in the NT— no surprise, given the popularity of the name in the 1st C. Salome comes from shalôm, peace. Top 10 first century… Read More
One Way to Tell the New Testament Is True
Posted: November 13, 2020
Tim Barnett shows how some details in the Gospel of Luke—that we may be inclined to skip over—actually help point to the truthfulness of the New Testament.
Solitude Shapes Community and Mission, Brandon Bradley
Posted: November 11, 2020
Can We Begin With Solitude? I am honored that John Teal, one of my former students at CCCB, asked me to contribute to the Common Grounds discussion. He asked me… Read More
NT Character Podcast 53—The Four Evangelists (gospel writers)
Posted: November 11, 2020
John Mark Identity Mark may not be John Mark. John was a common name in the Jewish world, and Mark a common name in the Roman world. And having a… Read More
Age of Opportunity Series – Moral Boundaries – Dr. Douglas Jacoby
Posted: November 10, 2020
This double presentation was given to the Winnipeg Church of Christ Campus & Teens on November 7, 2020. Moral Boundaries Presentation: Click HERE OT Class Presentation: Click HERE
Unity & Relationships in the Church
Posted: November 9, 2020
Watch this workshop, “Unity & Relationships in the Church” sponsored by Women of Worth in Bangalore, India. The file begins with an interview, the lesson following at about 11 minutes… Read More
Alister McGrath | Doorway to Wonder
Posted: November 5, 2020
BioLogos Alister McGrath | Doorway to Wonder Alister McGrath joins Jim Stump to talk about his book Born to Wonder. 10/29/20 Read More >
Parents, we must not fail here. – Sam Laing
Posted: November 5, 2020
You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 One of the most vital things we can do for our children is to teach… Read More
Tips for Living a Life of Daily Peace, by Guy Hammond
Posted: November 5, 2020
Treating Every Person with Dignity, Kindness and Respect, While Standing for Biblical Truth Live a Life of Daily PEACE John 14:27
Standing at the Crossroads
Posted: October 31, 2020
Standing at the Crossroads One Sunday in the 1980s, serving as a campus minister, I found myself standing at the crossroads in front of our church building. I was debating… Read More
Teleios: A Journal of Holistic Christian Spirituality
Posted: October 29, 2020
Teleios is the journal of the Teleios Society. The Teleios Society exists to promote holistic Christian spirituality in the lives of disciples of Jesus. The editors believe the Christian community… Read More
Explore biology from a Christian worldview
Posted: October 29, 2020
BioLogos After years of listening, dreaming, planning, creating, and refining, we are thrilled to announce the launch of a new science/faith curriculum from BioLogos! INTEGRATE is a flexible teacher’s resource for… Read More
NT Character Podcast 52—Priscilla & Aquila
Posted: October 28, 2020
Introductions Aquila Aquila means “eagle.” There are 7 well-known Aquilas in ancient times, including our Aquila. He is always mentioned with his wife. Priscilla Her name means “venerable.” There are 2… Read More
The Unity of the Spirit and “Lines of Fellowship”
Posted: October 26, 2020
Unity of the Spirit and “Lines of Fellowship” – Matt Dabbs Paul was much more ecumenical than I was growing up. The more I read Paul the more divisive… Read More
NT Character Podcast 51—Philemon & Onesimus
Posted: October 21, 2020
Background This study is not primarily about Paul. (For that, please watch the iFaith video sermon on Philemon, or listen to the Philemon unit in The Prison Epistles, or read… Read More
Divorce & Remarriage series (5 lessons)
Posted: October 15, 2020
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? All together, the 5 talks total a little less than 2 hours. Intro / Permanence of Marriage Old Testament on Divorce Jesus… Read More
Divorce & Remarriage V—Paul, Church Fathers, Conclusion
Posted: October 14, 2020
The apostle Paul 1 Cor 7:10-12, 15 “Not I, but the Lord” and “I, not the Lord.” Paul reveals the Lord’s will on an issue common in the Greco-Roman world:… Read More
NT Character Podcast 50—Agabus & Rhoda
Posted: October 14, 2020
Agabus (Acts 11:27-29) A Jerusalem prophet, like Judas and Silas (Acts 15) Hagabos means “locust”—which is interesting, given the connection of locusts with famines. The famine prediction was made 43/44… Read More
Resources to handle isolation – with faith, Malcolm Cox
Posted: October 12, 2020
Click here for the podcast version Inspiration in isolation I have been thinking a lot this week about the difference our faith can make to a sense of isolation… Read More
Q&A 1591—Is discipleship optional?
Posted: October 9, 2020
I am going to have a difficult conversation with a visitor in our church who has been a “friend of the family” for years. She is convinced that the call… Read More
The Scourge of Suicide – Part 3, by Tim Sumerlin
Posted: October 8, 2020
The Scourge of Suicide – Part Three Resources His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by… Read More
Q&A 1590—Smoking mushrooms, the spiritual world, and marijuana
Posted: October 8, 2020
Douglas and John, would you please address the issue of Christians smoking mushrooms, especially for healing, from an eastern medical perspective? What about the spirit world? I know some believers who… Read More
NT Character Podcast 49—Lydia
Posted: October 7, 2020
Background Lydia is from Asia (Thyatira), but resident in Europe (Philippi). She is the first convert from Europe in the book of Acts. Philippi is a Roman colony—there’s no synagogue…. Read More
Divorce & Remarriage IV, the Teaching of Jesus, Pt. 2
Posted: October 7, 2020
Introduction As we have learned, in Matt 19 / Mark 10 Jesus is weighing in on the Shammai-Hillel debate. He rejects the any-cause divorce of Hillel. Familiarity with this debate… Read More
Inter-Generational Unity – Nadine Templer
Posted: October 3, 2020
Inter-Generational Unity – Nadine Templer As we strive for unity, one aspect that is often overlooked is the unity between generations, between young and “older” folks, the old guard… Read More
The Scourge of Suicide, Part 2, by Tim Sumerlin
Posted: October 3, 2020
The Scourge of Suicide – Part Two ACT! The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. ~ Galatians 5:6 Suicides have nearly doubled in the United States… Read More
Following Christ in a Pandemic: A Conversation Led by Philip Yancey
Posted: October 2, 2020
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, “science” has become a battleground. There’s an increase in polarization and misinformation around COVID-19, even in Christian circles, and it is costing… Read More
Excellent Biblical Studies Page, from Arturo Elizararrás (Spanish)
Posted: September 30, 2020
Enjoy the great resources found in this link, including a sampling of the articles below: https://www.fpesdras.org/acerca-de-fpe/pagina-de-arturo-elizarraras/
Further Race Matters / BLM resources
Posted: September 30, 2020
My initial post (my George Floyd page) includes a list of helpful resources. (Not all persons agree with each other, or necessarily even with me—the various books, articles, videos, podcasts,… Read More
NT Character Podcast 48—Silas
Posted: September 30, 2020
Introduction Silas is mainly referred to in Acts 15-18. “Silas” first appears in Acts 15:22. He is referred to by his full name, Silvanus, in 2 Cor 1:19; 1 Thess 1:1; 2… Read More
Divorce & Remarriage III: The Teaching of Jesus, Part 1
Posted: September 30, 2020
Mark 10:2-3, 10-12 Jesus is quizzed. Where does he stand on the divorce issue? Mark indicates absolutely no exceptions! Don’t read through filter of other passages (like 1 Cor or… Read More
Ditch the Shame: You Aren’t Alone!
Posted: September 24, 2020
It’s easy to feel alone in your struggles with porn. We’re here to tell you that you aren’t the only one. Issue 123 • September 2020 Redeeming the Pain: Marnie’s… Read More
Reflections on Race
Posted: September 24, 2020
Included in this post: My own reflections on race, as a white American (first appearing in the newsletter, 10 June 2020). Sources for reflection—if you’d like to invest in relevant… Read More
The Scourge of Suicide, Part 1, by Tim Sumerlin
Posted: September 23, 2020
Dr. Timothy Sumerlin – Denver, CO, USA • Sep 23, 2020 Suicides have nearly doubled in the United States among young people in recent years. Other age groups are not immune to… Read More
NT Character Podcast 47—Titus
Posted: September 23, 2020
Introduction Titus was a major figure in Paul’s life, although not mentioned in Acts (which is selective). We come across him 13x in NT, 8 times in 2 Cor—also Gal,… Read More
Divorce & Remarriage II: The Old Testament
Posted: September 23, 2020
Podcast notes: Exod 21:10-11: If a married man takes a second (slave) wife, then the food, clothing, and sexual love—material support plus emotional support—received by the first wife must not… Read More
200+ articles (interesting topics)
Posted: September 23, 2020
The following two hundred plus articles are searchable nowhere else at this website, as they are found only in newsletter pdf files. USE SEARCH OR SCROLL DOWN TO THE ITEM… Read More
Why Do Politics Too Often Divide Christians?
Posted: September 22, 2020
Disciples Today • Sep 21, 2020 It is not new. People who share many spiritual convictions can come to such verbal blows and attitudes over politics that they divide relationships…. Read More
Master Class: Can We Trust the Gospels?
Posted: September 20, 2020
News from Tyndale House Tyndale House is an international evangelical research community focused on Bible languages, Bible manuscripts and the ancient world. We support scholars and resource the Church to understand and trust the Bible more. Master… Read More
RMSMT Faculty
Posted: September 17, 2020
Rocky Mountain School of Theology and Ministry off to a great start this autumn, and our staff are looking forward to even greater things next semester. First off, in early… Read More
Is It Wrong to Think You’re Right?
Posted: September 16, 2020
September 2020 Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason responds to a common challenge from relativists that Christians face when trying to share their views. For more information, visit str.org.
100 Daily Devotionals on Psalms – Rolan Monje
Posted: September 16, 2020
Play. Pause. Pray. Rolan invites us to play, pause, and pray for 100 days (September 16-December 24), as we look into our deepest feelings throughout this COVID-19 pandemic. Play a… Read More
Sermon: Living & Dying Like Stephen
Posted: September 16, 2020
For the sermon (and missions sharing) from last week’s Zoom session with Toledo, Ohio, please click on arrow below.
Divorce & Remarriage I: The Permanence of Marriage
Posted: September 16, 2020
Background information Harsh treatment of women, children, and the vulnerable in OT times: infanticide, abortion, disrespect of women. Divorce was easy and favored the man. Worse, abandoned women could be… Read More
NT Character Podcast 46—Timothy
Posted: September 16, 2020
Introduction Most biblical figures give us few insights into the heart or the personality. Timothy is one of the persons about whom we know much more, mentioned some 30x in the… Read More
Messianic Judaism 1—Why Focus on this movement?
Posted: September 14, 2020
Talks in this series. Each talk comes with brief notes and key scriptures. 1 — Why focus on this movement? (Please listen to this if you’re unfamiliar with Messianic Judaism.)… Read More
Sharing Solitude in Community – Brandon Bradley
Posted: September 12, 2020
Sharing Solitude in Community – Brandon Bradley In my last article, we explored Henri Nouwen’s idea of a wagon wheel as a simple model of the balance of solitude and… Read More
The Future of Christian Spirituality: In Our Lives, In Our Churches, and In the Academy
Posted: September 11, 2020
Rolheiser Virtual Conference Flyer – The Future of Christian Spirituality: In Our Lives, In Our Churches, and In the Academy – Nov 12-14, 2020 See this flyer for all the… Read More
The Biggest “But,” by Rob Kranz
Posted: September 6, 2020
The Biggest “But” by Rob Kranz In my last post, we looked at one of the two big “Buts” in the New Testament regarding women’s roles. 1 Corinthians 14 can seem problematic… Read More
NEW Videos for Marrieds & Parents Plus Our Latest PODCAST Episodes
Posted: September 4, 2020
A Strength in Weakness Member’s BI-Weekly Update New Perspectives From Strength in Weakness Ministries Volume 19 | September 4, 2020 A SIW Member’s Bi-Weekly Update Real Life Up Close Let’s… Read More
Topics You’ve NEVER Heard on a Podcast Before!
Posted: September 4, 2020
Treating Every Person with Dignity, Kindness and Respect, While Standing for Biblical Truth Discussing Issues You’ve NEVER Heard on a Podcast Before! Oh Yeah, We’re Going There! Click on a TOPIC to… Read More
Peace Behind the Wire
Posted: September 3, 2020
Nonviolent resolution Share my experience in bringing rival gangs to the table and practicing nonviolence together in some of the toughest prisons in the country. Buy the book
Don’t throw them away
Posted: September 3, 2020
Don’t Throw Them Away Imagine a world where nonviolent offenses result in counseling and education rather than incarceration. Instead of learning how to be better criminals, young offenders learn… Read More
Street Tactics – Part 4
Posted: September 2, 2020
AUTHOR Greg Koukl PUBLISHED ON 09/01/2020 TACTICS AND TOOLS Street Tactics are specific conversation maneuvers you can use to navigate graciously, safely, and effectively in what otherwise would be difficult… Read More
Measuring Life With Coffee Spoons – The Gospel Coalition
Posted: September 1, 2020
Measuring Life With Coffee Spoons BY R.V.G. TASKER The poverty of evangelicalism is the poverty of ambition. If T.S. Eliot captured the mediocrity of modern life in the striking line… Read More
OT65—OT Characters at Cross Purposes
Posted: September 1, 2020
Pharaoh’s daughter / Pharaoh (daughter / father, and princess / king) 14th BC Exodus 1:15-17, 22; 2:1-10 The hero is a pagan, a worshipper of the Egyptian gods—the daughter of… Read More
Patrons, Prophets, and Preachers, by Rob Kranz
Posted: August 31, 2020
Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Stepping into the Jordan Patrons, Prophets, and Preachers by Rob Kranz One of the advantages of teaching is that I always… Read More
A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times
Posted: August 28, 2020
– THE STATEMENT – A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times SPANISH TRANSLATION | FRENCH TRANSLATION We, the undersigned, join together as Christians who uphold the authority of God’s Word… Read More
De Hechos a la Fe (From Facts to Faith)
Posted: August 27, 2020
This teen evidences curriculum was produced by Douglas Jacoby and Page Pennell. Click here for both Spanish & English versions in PDF, as well as an English version in Word.
NT Character Podcast 45—Phoebe
Posted: August 26, 2020
Major text: Rom 16:1-2 Supporting texts: Acts 15:22-23; 30-32; Rom 12:3-8; 1 Tim 3:4; 1 Thess 5:12 Rom 16:1 Now I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a… Read More
We Mourn the Passing of Tom Olbricht
Posted: August 21, 2020
We Mourn the Passing of Tom Olbricht Tom Olbricht, the extraordinarily gifted founder of the Christian Scholars’ Conference, who shaped generations of scholars, ministers and church leaders for more than… Read More
NT Character Podcast 44—Anna
Posted: August 19, 2020
Scripture: Luke 2:36-38 . Bio: Hannah (Hebrew) = Anna (Greek & Latin). In some ways she reminds us of her OT namesake (faith, presence at the house of God, deep… Read More
After the pandemic, will people return to church?
Posted: August 18, 2020
After the pandemic, will people return to church? Some ministers fear the attendance decline will outlive the COVID-19 outbreak. Bobby Ross Jr. Editor-in-Chief Anote on the Facebook page of… Read More
Patriarchy: God’s Plan?
Posted: August 18, 2020
Patriarchy: God’s Plan? by Rob Kranz In a recent post, I explored the events of Genesis 2 and 3. As I explained in that post, a careful examination of the text’s language… Read More
Interview with Douglas Foster: Alexander Campbell Biography
Posted: August 17, 2020
Our DNA: An Interview With Douglas A. Foster I grew in Michigan, in a county with roughly 500 lakes. I spent a good portion of my childhood, barefoot with friends,… Read More
The God of the Old Testament: Loving Deity or Cosmic Bully?
Posted: August 13, 2020
The presentations directly address one of the most common objections against the Bible. Taught online to Dallas / Fort Worth area campus ministries in April 2020. Part One (begins about 11… Read More
Free Webinar for Parents from Covenant Eyes
Posted: August 7, 2020
Statistics show us that kids are being exposed to pornography early, and this is having detrimental effects. This webinar will feature experts from Covenant Eyes who will share valuable statistics, research, and… Read More
Jesus’ revolutionary teaching on marriage
Posted: August 5, 2020
Many biblical scholars have noted that Jesus’ teaching radically challenged Jewish marriage and divorce customs. This article details several ways in which the status quo is overturned. For reference, here… Read More
August 29 Online Forum – Disciple Making in a COVID-19 World
Posted: August 4, 2020
Register for a full-day seminar 9am-3pm CT, Saturday, August 29th Only $9.99 for a limited time. For schedule and more details, click here. Register today!! https://renew.org/disciple-making-in-a-covid-world/
“Competing Worldviews: Critical Theory/White Fragility and the Bible” (Jeff Chacon)
Posted: July 27, 2020
Watch this important message by Jeff Chacon. He raises a red flag to warn against the subtle influence of an increasingly popular worldview that is hindering interracial relationships in the church… Read More
Church History Insights – Christian Ray interviews Daryl Reed
Posted: July 27, 2020
Daryl Reed is the Lead Minister of DC Regional Christian Church in the Washington DC area. We had an enlightening conversation about Church History and Race. Daryl is a third… Read More
Remarkable Social Impact – 3rdDrive.com
Posted: July 27, 2020
Enjoy this great interview. “Using Technology to Fight Human Trafficking” Rochelle Keyhan is the Chief Executive Officer of Collective Liberty and the 2018 Thomson Reuters Foundation Stop Slavery Hero. You will enjoy… Read More
Q&A 1574-1589 (questions further to baptism debate)
Posted: July 27, 2020
Q&A 1574-1580 . Q&A 1581-1589 .. …. Part 1 of Baptism Debate (Dr. Thomas Ross and Dr. Douglas Jacoby) . Part 2 of Baptism Debate (Dr. Thomas Ross and Dr…. Read More
Street Tactics – Part 3 – str.org
Posted: July 23, 2020
On September 11, 2001—a day Time magazine called the bloodiest day on American soil since the Civil War—two jumbo jets slammed into the World Trade Center towers in New York City,… Read More
Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray Remembers Congressman John Lewis
Posted: July 23, 2020
Attorney Fred Gray Remembers Congressman John Lewis Like many others, I’ve been deeply moved by the passing of Congressman John Lewis. Moved, but at a loss for words. I’ve… Read More