If you read the introduction of Mere Christianity you will quickly learn of C.S. Lewis's goal of describing a core, the mere essence, the fundamental beliefs, associated with the Christian faith. His mission is laid bare in the very title of the book. Lewis wasn't advocating a particular tradition. But he certainly wasn't trying keep people from joining one. Lewis…...
Read MoreYou could probably have heard my eyes roll from a mile away when I learned they were rebooting the Fantastic 4 franchise. I've seen a handful of the past movies, and none of them were great. But I have to admit, the new one ain't bad. It also provides a good excuse to revisit an old philosophy and the perennial…...
Read MoreHere's Your Worldview Reader with links to articles, essays, reviews, & videos I consider to be interesting or important from a biblical worldview. Join me on the first & third Friday every month as I discuss topics from the post with Carmen LaBerge on My Faith Radio around 7:30AM (EST). ⊕ Wicked for Good ⊕ Two Ways to Gauge Contemporary…...
Read MoreThree for the World posts are quick updates you can read in a few minutes to learn more about what God is doing around the world. The following post was written and compiled by Juliany González Nieves from Scholar Leaders. Theology is not done in a vacuum. It’s deeply shaped by context, culture, and the urgent questions communities wrestle with every…...
Read More"Are people born wicked, or do they have wickedness cast upon them?" Galinda, the good witch, asks her adoring fans in Oz. She is of course referring to Elphiba the wicked witch. But anyone familiar with Wicked knows there is far more to the story than meets the eye. Galinda isn't really all that good, and Elphiba has become wicked…...
Read MoreI was pleased to hear the familiar voice of a former student as I walked out of the Dallas heat into the very cool vibe of a hipster chicken restaurant. I was in town for the Southern Baptist Convention, which I wasn't overly excited about. What I was quite enthusiastic about was hosting Dr. Valentin Siniy, a friend who…...
Read MoreThree for the World posts are quick updates you can read in a few minutes to learn more about what God is doing around the world. Also known as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan is a global giant in technological innovation, and has one of the world’s largest economies and most educated populaces. Despite the country’s high living…...
Read MoreHere's Your Worldview Reader with links to articles, essays, reviews, & videos I consider to be interesting or important from a biblical worldview. Join me on the first & third Friday every month as I discuss topics from the post with Carmen LaBerge on My Faith Radio around 7:30AM (EST). ⊕ Prison Reflections ⊕ Pray for Ukraine ⊕ Three for…...
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