I don’t normally listen to talk radio – left or right. Too often they seem to make the same mistakes. My friend Mike Devries offers the following,
… Continue reading Read MoreApparently Glen Beck is now urging people to leave their churches if their leaders begin to speak about social justice. [Seriously,
For sometime I have followed the mantra, “Leaders Are Always Learners.” One corollary that I follow is that we should be willing to learn from everyone. James K.A. Smith in his essay “The Church, Christian Scholars and Little Miss Sunshine,” in The Devil Reads Derrida: And Other … Continue reading
Read MoreThis week continues to present me with less time to write than I had hoped. But, here are two more perspectives on the early response to McLaren’s new book. Funny thing is some have not read it, like me, and still form some pretty firm opinions. In the first … Continue reading
Read MoreI am interested in Ehrman’s take on theodicy in God’s Problem. My interest comes after reading a number of reviews of his book Jesus Interrupted. Several friends share deep struggles with theodicy and find most explanations to come up short for them. Pastors should be aware of … Continue reading
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Groeschel’s Advice to the UMC er uh SBC
I read the report of the GCRTF of the SBC last night. I could not help but think Craig Groeschel typed the wrong letters when he began a series of suggestions for the UMC. It may well have been we should have invited Craig to speak to the … Continue reading
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