by Colin Harris | May 25, 2011 | Opinion
Now and then we hear someone criticize a preacher for not preaching the “plan of salvation.” The critic is usually concerned that the church’s proclamation is veering away from an emphasis on personal salvation and into theological questions, social...
by Colin Harris | May 11, 2011 | Opinion
It has been over a week now since the 10-year chapter in the much longer story of our human struggle ended with the killing of Osama bin Laden. First reactions of cheering and celebration were soon met by reminders that an isolated event, even of that magnitude, would...
by Colin Harris | Apr 27, 2011 | Opinion
In the early stages of the long contest of the next election cycle, we are getting a hint of what may be an interesting feature of the conversation we have in store. In a recent interview with Christianity Today, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) was asked,...
by Colin Harris | Apr 18, 2011 | Opinion
In modern calendar time, the journey from Christmas to Easter is not a very long one – somewhere between three and four months, depending on the moon and the spring equinox. By the time we have put away the decorations and returned the gifts that need exchanging, Ash...
by Colin Harris | Apr 6, 2011 | Opinion
Some stars seem to be aligning in a way that makes clear what is happening in our congressional leaders’ efforts to respond to our deep economic deficit problem. · First star: Wail and woe over how much “government spending” goes to...
