Frans Olivier, European Director for Evangelism with Every Nation (pictured above with his wife, Deborah) tells us about his journey as a missionary and evangelist from the U.K. to South Africa and then back to the U.K. serving throughout Europe. In this episode, Frans shares numerous stories of … [Read more...] about CFLP 27: Engaging People with the Gospel in a Post-Christian Culture with Frans Olivier
CFLP 08: Holding Truths in Tension with Adam Mabry
In this episode, Adam Mabry joins for a great conversation dissecting our current culture of outrage and anxiety and his new book, Stop Taking Sides. Topics Discussed How we have arrived at this current cultural moment, which is marked by constant outrage and anxiety. Why Christians … [Read more...] about CFLP 08: Holding Truths in Tension with Adam Mabry
C.S. Lewis on our “Unwelcome Diagnosis”
One thing I enjoy most about the Christmas holiday season is having more time to read than is typically afforded in my schedule during other times in the year. In addition, when my family exchanges gifts, as part of our Christmas tradition, I am usually given books as Christmas presents. (Insert … [Read more...] about C.S. Lewis on our “Unwelcome Diagnosis”
Thinking Right & Living Right—Why Both Matter
Should a minister be godly or knowledgeable? Is this even a choice that has to be made? I don't think so, but sometimes one is set up against the other as a kind of false choice, as if we can only choose one. I came across this great quote from B.B. Warfield in my studies today, which has bearing … [Read more...] about Thinking Right & Living Right—Why Both Matter
Surprising Kindness
Too many ministry blogs are all about what's wrong with the with everyone else. Today, I just want to share something encouraging which I recently saw. I'm confident that if you take a couple minutes to watch this video, you will be glad you … [Read more...] about Surprising Kindness
Our Cultural Addiction to Phones in One Disconcerting Video
In my work with college students, I've noticed that these days almost all of them have smart phones. I myself am smart phone user. Having a smart phone is very "normal" in the U.S. today, especially among twenty-somethings. Yet, I personally have very conflicting attitudes and beliefs about whether … [Read more...] about Our Cultural Addiction to Phones in One Disconcerting Video
Is it Un-Christian to Support Gun Ownership?
With the current debate about gun rights some have asked the question whether it is "Christian" to own a gun or even to support gun ownership. After all, doesn't the Bible say, "thou shalt not kill"? Aren't guns made to kill people? I'm glad that the question is being asked because the Bible does … [Read more...] about Is it Un-Christian to Support Gun Ownership?
The One Goal That Should Guide All Other Goals
The start of a new year is a time when many people are making resolutions and setting goals for the year ahead. There is a sense of freshness and of new-beginnings in January that wasn't there in December. It's a time of letting go of the old and looking forward to the new possibilities ahead. … [Read more...] about The One Goal That Should Guide All Other Goals
How to Talk about Politics Without Losing Friends
With less than a week left to go until Election Day, the political campaigns are making their final pitch to convince you of who and what to vote for. It's important that we engage in conversation about the issues, but I'm concerned by the degree of hostility that I sometimes see displayed in the … [Read more...] about How to Talk about Politics Without Losing Friends
Thoughts about Religion on College Campuses
This week I was contacted by a student at Florida A & M University who wanted my thoughts on a few things pertaining to an article she was working on for the campus newspaper. She was writing about the influence (or lack of influence) that religion plays in the lives of college students. I … [Read more...] about Thoughts about Religion on College Campuses
Theology is Not a Dirty Word
Strangely, some church people are suspicious of theology. To some, "theology" is like a dirty word, something distasteful to be avoided. They view theology as something always dry and religious, prone to quench the Spirit, something to be held with contempt and possibly even feared. To some … [Read more...] about Theology is Not a Dirty Word
Helpfulness of Sabbath Observance
Feeling personally challenged with the current relevance of the Fourth Commandment to "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy." (Exodus 20:8) Consider this quote by evangelical theologian Dr. John Currid: “I would suggest that if we kept the Sabbath as Christians then our lives would improve … [Read more...] about Helpfulness of Sabbath Observance