Monthly Archives: August 2007
That’s What I’m Talkin’ About!
Two of my former students, Brandon Price and his bride, Katie, are missionaries in Mariupol, Ukraine. They are just getting their feet on the ground there but God is already blessing their ministry. Their mission in Mariupol is to make … Continue reading
Filed under Missions/Evangelism, Preaching/Teaching, Religion
Inflammatory Language Accomplishes Nothing
Inflammatory language is a spark that ignites hatred, disdain and, when the volatile fuel of anger is present, violence. It would be wonderful, in this pluralistic culture, if we could just be considerate as we debate. Christians don’t really have … Continue reading
Filed under Apologetics, Religion
Can Animals Think and Use Logic?
As a follow-up to my previous blog, “The Missing Link,” I am posting an article by John Clayton, my favorite apologist. You can find his website with much more information by clicking here or on Does God Exist? in my … Continue reading
Filed under Apologetics, Religion
The Missing Link
Almost Us? Does it ever bother you that, as non-scientists, we are deemed too ignorant to disagree with scientists? Well it does me. Some scientists, it seems, can easily shift into philosophical musings launched from their observations and … Continue reading
Filed under Apologetics, Religion
From Decline to Growth – 3
Just A Little More on Assembly Much thanks to my brother in Christ Duane Morgan for his response to my article. (See his comment on “The Worship Myth.”) There is no one I respect and admire more than this … Continue reading
Filed under Change Agent, Missions/Evangelism, Preaching/Teaching, Religion, Uncategorized
From Decline to Growth – 2
The Worship Myth As we proposed last time, too many pin their hopes for reversing the decline in church membership on getting people to “come to church.” This usually means we want them to “come worship with us.” If they … Continue reading
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From Decline to Growth 1
The Attraction Distraction What was once a murmur has become a roar! What is now a roar is becoming a revolution! The stats are in and the truth is graphically clear: Christian churches are in decline. Attendance is shrinking. The … Continue reading
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