Dr. Thom Rainer, the president and CEO of Lifeway Christian resources, has been studying the generation (called the “Millennials”) born from 1980-2000. He and his son have a forthcoming book. In the mean time, he has shared several broad generalizations.…
See the light with an intriguing new podcast
Dr. Russell Moore of Southern Seminary is introducing a new podcast in which he interacts with popular music. Today is the official launch of my new weekly podcast “The Cross and the Jukebox: Roots, Music, and Religion.” The first episode,…
What’s the message of the Bible in one sentence?
Dane Ortlund asked 25 pastors and theologians to summarize the Bible in one sentence. Two samples: God is in the process of recreating the universe which has been corrupted by sin and has made it possible for all those and…
Cal Thomas on the President’s speech
Cal Thomas: PRESIDENT OBAMA DELIVERED A GOOD SPEECH WEDNESDAY EVENING AT A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THOSE SHOT AND KILLED IN TUCSON AND FOR THE WOUNDED AND ALL THEIR FAMILIES. THIS WAS HIS PROPER ROLE. HE EVEN QUOTED SCRIPTURE AND SPOKE…
Steve Saint and the Vision for His Wonderful Flying Car
Steve Saint, the son of martyred missionary Nate Saint, shares a vision for a flying car. HT: Betts / Franklin
CT: “Cracks in the Crystal Cathedral”
Christianity Today considers how the Crystal Cathedral pictures much of where Christianity is in North America. This past October, the megachurch prototype of the late 20th century filed for bankruptcy. A 24 percent drop in donations and a $50-$100 million…
Tim Keller: “Revival: Ways and Means”
Tim Keller: How do seasons of revival come? One set of answers comes from Charles Finney, who turned revivals into a “science.” Finney insisted that any group could have a revival any time or place, as long as they applied…
In short, you didn’t come from an embryo
Scott Klusendorf: In short, you didn’t come from an embryo, you once were an embryo. At no point in your prenatal development did you undergo a substantial change or change of nature. You began as a human being and will…
How you can be far more efficient on the Internet
First, if you don’t understand RSS feeds, see this post. Some speculate that RSS feeds are no longer cutting edge, but I tend to agree with Seth Godin’s defense of RSS feeds: Here’s what you need to know: It’s not…
Collin Hansen: America’s Heartland, Suddenly Rocky
You won’t be surprised to learn that I agree with this quote in a recent Collin Hansen post: The fabric of the family is unraveling at an alarming rate,” said Chris Brauns, pastor of the Congregational Christian Church in Stillman…