The Ethics of Evangelism: A Philosophical Defense of Proselytizing and PersuasionAuthor: Elmer John Thiessen“Some philosophers have described a human as a social or political animal. Others have suggested that a …
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I’ve got a hockey game – why go to church?
by Ryan DueckI imagine I must have looked like a pretty grouchy 10-year-old, as I slumped into the church pew on a cold winter morning. There I was, stuck listening to a …
I was barely into my second year of pastoral ministry when I received a phone call. A young man had tried to take his life, and he was looking to …
Permission to Speak Freely: Essays and Art On Fear, Confession, and Grace Author name: Anne Jackson Permission to Speak Freely is born out of a single question Anne Jackson asked …
Books Profiled are: Questions of Faith: A Skeptical Affirmation of Christianity; God is Great, God is Good: Why Believing in God is Reasonable; The Reason for God: Belief in an …
Among the more pleasant discoveries during my first few weeks on the job as a pastor was a delightful café a mere stone’s throw from our church. It’s a warm …
Once upon a time, my wife and I decided that our kids would not play hockey and, more importantly, that we would never be “hockey parents.” Hockey was expensive, brought …
Mutual Treasure: Seeking Better Ways for Christians and Culture to ConverseAuthors: Harold Heie & Michael A. King, eds.How can Christians most helpfully and Christianly engage the cultural contexts in which …
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The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible
by Ryan DueckScot McKnightThe Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the BibleMcKnight’s The Blue Parakeet is the latest addition to the growing collection of popular writings recommending a narrative approach to Scripture. …
Lord Save Us From Your Followers: Why is the Gospel of Love Dividing Society?Author: Dan MerchantThe question of Christianity’s relationship to culture is an old one with no shortage of …
Jimmy stumbles out of bed just before seven, and groggy, and reaches for the first cup of conveniently perked coffee thanks to his programmable coffeemaker. Then it’s straight to the …