The question of origins is as controversial inside the Church as it is outside of it. There is an intense debate among believers about how to interpret the Creation account of Genesis. This debate raises many practical questions: Does the Creation controversy cause doubts about other aspects of the Christian faith? How should Christians explain [...]
Archive for the ‘Bible’ Category
Pray for a Terrorist
February 25, 2011Want to do something to fight terrorism? Pray! I just found this website that talks about what I’ve been doing since 9/11, praying for terrorists. If you’ll recall, back in the day, Saul (Paul the Apostle) was nothing more than a terrorist. He was intent on uprooting Christianity and persecuting Christians all over the Middle East. Saul [...]
Evolution, creation, old earth, young earth… Confused?
January 31, 2011Find out more at this website: http://www.evolutionnews.org/2011/01/a_one_hundred_year-old_challen043161.html
Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?
January 24, 2011Ever wonder about whether Jesus really rose from the dead? I’ts the central question in the Christian faith. If you have wondered but not known where to look for answers, begin your search at this website: http://www.y-jesus.com/body_count1.php?gclid=CO_s2M_T06YCFQTNKgod1G0AJA
Judging Jesus by his Followers
November 17, 2010A sobering reflection on what it means to be a Christ follower can be found at: http://www.reasons.org/judging-jesus-his-followers
Mission Network News
April 27, 2010A mission news service dedicated to keeping Christians informed on evangelical mission activity around the world. http://www.mnnonline.org/
The ‘Crux’ of the Matter
April 16, 2010I recently had a conversation with someone who was having a hard time with the ideas of creation and evolution, among other things. It struck me that he was flirting with issues on the periphery of what one needs to know about religious experience. He was not getting to the crux of the matter. As [...]
Willowcreek Messages
April 11, 2010Missed a message, or just curious about what is preached at Willowcreek Community Church? Tune in to the most recent messages at: http://www.willowcreek.org/mediaplayer/playerHome.aspx?cid=3&id=14 Check out the inspiring Easter message and today’s moving message on Biblical Justice. Many others also availible in online podcasts.
Noah’s Ark
April 7, 2010I was doing some reading on Noah for an upcoming Bible study and I was reminded of several sites dealing with the ark. I’ve been to Mt. Ararat and have a personal interest that stems from both the Bible narrative, as wellas my visit. In case you’re interested, here are some sites about Noah and [...]
Transformation Garden: A Book and Website for Women
May 29, 2009Transformation Garden is a website/devotional page for Women that sprang out of the book by Dorothy Valcárcel called When A Woman Meets Jesus (see www.whenawomanmeetsjesus.com/). Transformation Garden has become a worldwide Christian ministry dedicated to encouraging and empowering women in their daily walk with Jesus. The devotional thoughts presented in Transformation Garden have their foundation [...]
The Chicago Fellowship
May 5, 2009Chicago Fellowship is committed to helping men experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ and work together to extend that grace to others through acts of compassion and justice in the broken places of our world. When we gather, we challenge and encourage one another through God’s Word and the sharing of our lives. We [...]
The Hole in Our Gospel: A MUST read
May 5, 2009This is an amazing book about what God expects from us who claim to be followers of Jesus. A MUST READ book for every person who claims to be a Christian. Find the official site at: http://www.theholeinourgospel.com/ Endorsements: http://www.theholeinourgospel.com/endorsements/ Read an interview with Dr. Richard Stearns, president of World Vision. http://blog.sojo.net/2009/04/24/the-hole-in-our-gospel-interview-with-world-visions-richard-stearns/ A Book Review: http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-the-hole-in-our/
Science is the Friend of Christianity
May 5, 2009This is the Reasons to Believe website founded by Astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross and others as a ministry aimed at showing the complementary nature of science and Christian faith. Ross and his colleagues deal with many of the questions individuals have raised regarding creation, the fossil record, evolution, and the origins of earth in a [...]
Studying the Resurrection
April 6, 2009A site that helps investigate the reality of Christ’s death and resurrection. http://www.garyhabermas.com/
Living Waters Evangelism Site
March 25, 2009Check out this site dedidcated to reaching the lost for Jesus. Find Living Waters at: http://www.livingwaters.com/
Vinegar Hill Picture Works
March 3, 2009An interesting story on two Christian filmakers who are trying to bring the gosple’s redemptive message to the screen. http://www.breakpoint.org/media.asp?ID=11320
The Existence of Evil and the Problem of God
February 18, 2009A nice Veritas discussion on why there must be evil in god’s creation. Access it at: http://www.veritas.org/media/streaming/656/video
SALVO
February 11, 2009SALVO: A Christian Magazine on Science, Sex, and Society. Find it at: http://www.salvomag.com/index.php Search the “archives” for some thoughtful and interesting articles on, well, Science, Sex, and Society!
Mark Driscoll and Mar’s Hill Church
January 28, 2009The dynamic and controversial pastor of a rapidly growing Church in one of the most unchurched areas in the US. http://www.theopedia.com/Mark_Driscoll You can also see Mark Driscoll interviewed on Nightline (1/28/09) by clicking on: http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/FaithMatters/story?id=6711206&page=1
Theopedia
January 28, 2009Theodedia is an online encyclopedia of Biblical Christianity. You can access it at: http://www.theopedia.com/Main_Page
Gangstyle: Gangbangers Investigating Christianity
January 15, 2009An impressive site about gang life with all its trauma, passion, and pain. Stories, testimonies, videos, and poetry. What gang life is about and how to get out. A site for gang members who want to change their lives, get clean, and find peace. A positive alternative through Jesus Christ. http://www.gangstyle.com/gangs_art_and_life.php
The Fish
November 1, 2008The Fish is a University of Chicago magazine exploring issues of faith and reason. A good resource for those who see a conflict between the two. Find old issues and accessible articles at” http://thefish.uchicago.edu/Letter from the Editor Here are the articles from volume 1.2 as an example: ******************************************************* Reflections on a Convention: Looking Through the [...]
The Active Word Video Blog
April 17, 2008A cool video blog that touches on a lot of important and relevent issues facing Christians today. http://www.godtube.com/ActiveWord
Muslims who Followed Jesus
April 17, 2008Here are some inspiring videos about Muslims who chose to follow Jesus. http://www.godtube.com/uvideos.php?UID=205223&type=public
Hear or See John Ortberg on the “Next Steps”
March 28, 2008Hi everyone: As most of you know, Willowcreek was blessed to have John and Nancy Ortberg as teaching pastors for a number of years. He is now the Senior Pator of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California. He is one of the best speakers I have ever heard. Many of us are still [...]
The Godtube video site
March 16, 2008You’ve heard of YouTube but let me introduce you to GodTube! Videos galore: http://www.godtube.com/ Also see: http://www.youtube.com/
Video: The Bridge
March 16, 2008The Gospel in a video story about “The Bridge.” http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=13a4a045cd290bc2ae2d
Park Street Church Messages
March 7, 2008Downloadable Messages from Gordon Hugenberger, Senior Minister of Park Street Church in Boston, and others. I found the message on “Psalm 19: Science, Creation, and the Cross” (February 3), to be particularly interesting, but there are other related and unrelated free downloadable messages to consider at this site. You can listen to them/download them at: [...]
Some Productive Websites
March 6, 2008http://www.ministryplace.com/ http://www.biblegateway.com/
Keep Your Dream Alive
March 5, 2008“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” Ephesians 3:20 When God gives you a dream, He places within you – or within reach – all the resources needed to fulfill it. Do you have an unthinkable, scary, absolutely wild idea that won’t let you sleep? That’s [...]
