4 Ways to Use the Internet for Better Bible Study
Almost 80% of US residents have access to the internet in some form. To say that the internet is everywhere is a truism. While there is much negative about the internet (from pedophiles and porn sites to time sinks like Facebook) there is also much that is positive. The internet is like a large city […]
Rethinking Trouble
I’d like to point you to an article I saw this morning from Forthright Press. It concerns the trouble in the Middle East and, I think, puts an interesting perspective on the religious clashes now taking place. Author Michael Brooks is a Christian who writes from Bangladesh which is not particularly friendly to religious diversity. […]
The Dangerous Prom
Spring brings the prom. It’s the social event of the year for many young people. But hidden beneath all the fancy dresses and well groomed, tuxedo-clad men lies a dangerous truth. The prom is no place for a Christian. It’s an optional event that is fraught with danger. So much so that the term “prom […]
Here We Go Again…Modesty
My good friend Jeremy Pate has a fine post on modesty. It’s rich with sarcasm but maybe that’s the best way to get the message out. Please take a moment to read I have nothing to say about modesty at his blog.
Important Religious Research
Sometimes, the practice of faith receives a boost from the sciences. Over the weekend an analysis was posted by the Heritage Foundation which brings together many studies on the benefits of religion. One of the conclusions hints at the breadth of this report. The available evidence clearly demonstrates that regular religious practice is both an […]
Toleration Run Amok
We are still being assaulted by the tolerance police. You know them. They are the ones that think we should be squishy tolerant and accepting of anything and everything. Of course the TP are not tolerant of our beliefs, thoughts and ways. My Good friend Scott McCown reflects on A New Tolerance Policy at the Morning […]
Worship: Spectator or Participant?
Should our presence in worship be that of a spectator or a participant? It’s a good question and one that is discussed at the Sharefaith blog. I am uncertain as to the religious background of the author but he makes some fine points. He is right on target in suggesting problems with worship in both […]
The Church and Poverty
Jesus confronted poverty and instructed his people to care for the poor (Matthew 19:21). The present economy highlights the need to help the less fortunate. More and more people are needing help and the church is positioned to help many meet physical needs while teaching them of deep and abiding spiritual needs. I guess there […]
Clark Sims Blog
Clark has finally taken the plunge! My dear friend is writing for the Cottondale Converter, a blog he and Charles Steiner are beginning. It’s brand new so there’s not a lot yet but it will grow. Anything these two write will be sound and useful! Check it out now.
Preeminent Greek Scholar Donates Library to Heritage Christian
Preeminent Greek scholar Dr. William Frederick Danker has donated much of his personal library to Heritage Christian University in Florence, Alabama. Dr. Danker is perhaps the top scholar of New Testament Greek in the world today. He has authored many books himself and edited many others. The full article can be read at Christian Chronicle.
