by Chuck Queen | May 12, 2010 | Opinion
The life of Jesus, as presented in the Gospels, demonstrates a rhythm of prayer/spiritual retreat and worldly engagement that, I think, is a key to a healthy, holistic, transformational spiritual life. The pattern of discipleship that Jesus modeled was a pattern of...
by Chuck Queen | Apr 23, 2010 | Opinion
I received an e-mail from Paula (not really her name; I want to protect the guilty) with SONday Distributors. They had a special deal “for churches only” on “a great Bible.” For just $10 each (regular $40 value) we could get a shipment of...
by Chuck Queen | Apr 13, 2010 | Opinion
In “It’s Really All About God: Reflections of a Muslim Atheist Jewish Christian,” author Samir Selmanovic tells about an experience he had on the morning of Sept. 11, 2002. One of the Christian family radio networks had lined him up for an interview....
by Chuck Queen | Mar 29, 2010 | Opinion
The Talmud tells of a rabbi who hosted a great celebration in his home, inviting all of his friends, family and followers. A friend inquired about all the singing and dancing when there had been no new birth or marriage. The rabbi explained: “Yesterday, I was...
by Chuck Queen | Mar 10, 2010 | Opinion
There are two vastly different Christian approaches to evangelism being practiced today. One can be described as inclusive and invitational; the other is dualistic and confrontational. The one that is inclusive and invitational is based on the theology that all people...