Thanks to Brandon Brown for showing me this short - AND EXCELLENT - video combining visual images with excerpts from one of John Piper's messages.You have to watch this. It's worth it.
The Compassion Forum
This past Sunday, the two democratic contenders for the presidential nomination shared the importance of their faith at Faith in Public Life's Compassion Forum. This forum took place at Messiah College, a Christian college in Pennsylvania.Regardless of where you stand in the presidential race, it is an interesting trend to see the Democratic candidates' engagement …
Response to "New Sins?"
In the most recent issue of Time, Nancy Gibbs provides a helpful critique of the Vatican's statement about new sins for a new time.While in an earlier post, I had made mention of my agreement with the principle of re-evaluating our current cultures and their activities in light of Scripture, I think that Gibbs' probing …
Good Friday
If you are up for a fairly intense video related to Good Friday, I'd encourage you to look at Mars Hill's video here. Just a warning that it is graphic and will hit you right in the gut with the reality of of Christ's death.
Religion and Riches
It is good to know that we are not the only ones struggling with the relationship between Christianity and riches. John Wesley, that amazing 18th century follower of Jesus, once said:I fear, wherever riches have increased, the essence of religion has decreased in the same proportion. Therefore I do not see how it is possible, …
Matthew Erickson 