How can we reconcile human evolution with the view of humans created in the image of God? How can we even introduce the topic and address the questions students may have? A month ago or so I introduced a project The Author of Life funded by the Evolution and Christian Faith program administered by BioLogos. Diane Sweeney (a high school biology teacher) and Joshua Hayashi (a school chaplain) are producing a multimedia curriculum with seven short videos (about 5-7 minutes)... Read more
Through the Eye of a Needle Lynn H. Cohick, Wheaton College, IL, author of Women in the World of the First Christians and Philippians (Story of God Bible Commentary), and with G. Burge and G. Green, The New Testament in Antiquity. “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for the rich to enter the Kingdom of Heaven” (Matt. 19:24). Jesus’ words have haunted believers down through the ages. Why is it so hard for the rich... Read more
Source: Rev. Fred D. Robinson critiques the appeal to diverse churches and pleads for a deeper repentance. I would respond by saying churches can be the place where that deeper diversity can occur first as a witness to the gospel. (CNN) – On day five after the shooting death of unarmed black teen Michael Brown at the hands of police, I was on the phone with a white Christian and fellow preacher concerning the racial cauldron that has become Ferguson, Missouri.... Read more
Many of us benefited immensely from the writings and teachings of Dallas Willard, some of us benefited even more from his personal influence. I know Kris and I have, and we are glad we met and spent some time with Dallas at a Renovare event in Wichita a few years back. When someone of that magnitude dies we miss them, but over time we realize we miss the steady outpouring of their writings. So I’m glad to begin a series... Read more
This is from Arise, the newsletter from Christians for Biblical Equality. John R. Kohlenberger III is the author or co-editor of more than sixty biblical reference books and study Bibles and he has served on the board of CBE. His latest product, The NIV Integrated Study Bible, was published by Zondervan this month. How many ways can you understand that short statement? Is it referring to someone’s temperature as below average? Is it referring to someone’s attitude as aloof and impersonal?... Read more
WaPo: If you’re one of those Luddites who still clings, technophobically, to the printed page, then a team of European researchers has some good news for you: You have again been vindicated. This latest study on the differences between e-readers and printed books — which was presented at an Italian conference last month and reported this week in Britain’s Guardian newspapaer — asked 50 people to read a short story and take a comprehension test afterwards. Half the readers got the story... Read more
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Read more
Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West has just won the American division of the Little League World Series, and play South Korea’s mighty team tomorrow for the World Series Championship. Read more
From Missio Alliance: We’re excited to be partnering with Northern Seminary to host a morning of presentations and conversation with Scot McKnight around his newest book, Kingdom Conspiracy: Recovering the Radical Mission of the Local Church. This event is especially for Chicagoland church and ministry leaders as well as seminary students. With special thanks to Baker Books, everyone who attends will receive a free copy of the book! According to Scot McKnight, “kingdom” is the biblical term most misused by Christians today. It has taken on... Read more
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