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 ‘God’ Category
Hawking’s Leap of Faith
September 13, 2010Who has taken the greater “Leap of Faith,” Christians or Hawkings? http://www.informz.net/pfm/archives/archive_1076469.html
Saved by Her Enemy
June 10, 2010Saved by Her Enemy: An Iraqi Woman’s Journey From the Heart of War to the Heartland of America by Don Teague, Rafraf Barrak, Rafraf Barrak, Ann Curry . This is a fascinating look at the lengths God went to in order to save this particular Iraqi woman. A truly amazing story.
The Rage Against God by Peter Hitchens
June 10, 2010The Rage Against God: How Aethism Led Me to Faith by Peter Hitchens is an interesting, if not illuminating, look at one man’s journy from disbelief to belief, from atheism to faith. The following article also refers the reader to a variety of reviews on the book that are also interesting. http://www.continuumbooks.com/books/detail.aspx?BookId=134250
Atheist Central
May 28, 2010A website to discuss atheism and engage atheists. http://raycomfortfood.blogspot.com/
I am Second
May 10, 2010Inspiring the Revolution of Second. I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are [...]
Gospel.Com
April 27, 2010Gospel.com is a community of Christian organizations all committed to doing ministry online. You can explore hundreds of different topics or get to know the many ministries that make up our community. Each day we highlight the newest and best resources here at the Gospel.com blog, so check back regularly to see what’s happening! http://www.gospel.com/
Downward Mobility
April 21, 2010We live in an unabashedly upwardly mobile society; a culture of “climbers.” Life is generally about bettering our own situation, and often at the expense of others. We are “social climbers,” who are aptly described as “climbing the ladder of success.” We have an innate desire to find significance and we are taught to accomplish [...]
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 [...]
About Justice
April 11, 2010Coming to understand God’s compassion for the oppressed, and the way he suffers with them, has completely transformed my understanding of God. His real presence amid the horrendous injustice ofour earth has finally allowed me to understand why God hates injustice so much. I have to imagine what it would be like if I, like [...]
Why Do You Fear Me?
April 8, 2010An honest conversation, live and unscripted, about America and the Middle East…and how Jesus changes everything. An excellent read. http://www.whydoyoufearme.com/
Willowcreek Chicago’s Easter Service
March 31, 2010Here is the announcement for Willowcreek Chicago’s Easter service, including an invitation that can be sent to friends: http://www.willowchicago.org/easter.aspx
Life After Death: The Evidence…A book by Dinesh D’Souza
December 10, 2009This book presents a clear investigation into the afterlife that is both interesting and compelling. Using the most up-to-date evidence from the worlds of science and religion, D’Sousa has written a “must read” book for everyone. Dinesh D’Souza’s website is found at: http://www.dineshdsouza.com/ ALSO READ WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK: Life after Death: The Evidence [...]
Love Is An Orientation
May 29, 2009Love Is An Orientation offers a thought-provoking look at the relationship between Evangelical Christians and our gay neighbors. The book is bound to generate some emotional responses on both sides, but this is a book worth reading for those on both sides of the issue. The book was discussed on WMBI (Moody’s station) during a [...]
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/
Living on the Edge Ministry
May 5, 2009A very insightful ministry about living on the cutting edge of Christian life. Highly recommended. The website can be found at: http://www.livingontheedge.org/lotecommunity/
Jews for Jesus Website
April 8, 2009Its Passover (and Ressurection Day) so it may be time to get a Jewish perspective on the real significance of the Passover Lamb: Christ in the Passover: http://vodpod.com/watch/30993-christ-in-the-passover?pod=jewsforjesus View all Jews for Jesus Videos: http://jewsforjesus.org/of_interest/–20080126-VodPod-old
Il Divo’s “Amazing Grace”
March 9, 2009Il Divo’s beautiful rendition of “Amazing Grace” http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid271552717?bctid=1913313052
Vinegar Hill Picture Works (site)
March 3, 2009This is the Vinegar Hill website: http://www.vinegarhillpictures.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
Moody Audio
March 3, 2009This is a great site to find, listen to, and download great conference messages, along with a lot of classic messages from scholars like A. W. Tozer and Francis Schaeffer. Its a real gold mine for apologetics, teaching, ministry, study, exhortation, and practical Christian living. Find it at: http://www.moodyaudio.com/
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!
An Aetheist Who Says Africa Needs God!
February 10, 2009An interesting article from England about an Aethist who sees the change that belief in the Christian view of God makes in Africa. Access the article at: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/matthew_parris/article5400568.ece
How Big is Your God? Can He Handle Your Calling?
January 15, 2009God-sized Callings Some people say, “God will never ask me to do something I can’t do.” I have come to the place in my life that, if the assignment I sense God is giving me is something that I know I can handle, that it is probably not from God. The kind of assignments [...]
