Limits of Theology

Respect for differing views...provides some defense against the natural desire to probe incessantly the mystery of the gospel. (There are those who would ...

Uniqueness of Grace

In What's So Amazing about Grace, Philip Yancey recounts this story about C.S. Lewis:

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts ...

Many Truths

The notion that there are many truths might seem well suited to a diverse society. But when everyone is free to define truth as he or she prefers, as ...

You Think You're Needed?

My older sister surprised us with her wedding announcement. When she asked me to be in the ceremony, I hesitated. "Adelle, you know my coaching responsibilities ...

Three Basic, Quiet Acts

The pastors of America have metamorphosed into a company of shopkeepers, and the shops they keep are churches. They are preoccupied with shopkeepers' ...

Super Pastor

A pastor needs the tact of a diplomat, the strength of Samson, the patience of Job, the wisdom of Solomon--and a cast-iron stomach.

The Miracle of Reconciliation

One sign and wonder, biblically speaking, that alone can prove the power of the gospel is that of reconciliation. ... Hindus can produce as many miracles ...

At the Awkward Age

Christians are in an awkward intermediate stage in Western culture: having once been culturally established, they are not yet clearly disestablished. ...

Choose Real Worship

Strange things are happening all around us in Christian circles because we are truly not worshipers. For instance, any untrained, unprepared, unspiritual ...

Who Do You Serve?

While traveling in Ghana, I learned that in the dominant language of Ghana the only way to ask the question, "What is your religion?" is to ...