by David Kerrigan | Jul 19, 2011 | Opinion
Colin Harris, professor of religion at Mercer University, sent me a very helpful and encouraging email following my previous column on the subject of the narrative structure of the Bible versus the non-narrative nature of the Quran. With Colin’s permission, I...
by David Kerrigan | Jul 5, 2011 | Opinion
“Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin!” How many of us remember this litany – the opening line from a long-running BBC radio program for children – from our younger years? It’s still said today as we introduce young people to the power...
by David Kerrigan | Jun 16, 2011 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part series on discerning God’s will. Read the first part: “Why God Doesn’t Care If You Buy a Red Car.” How does God guide his people? The answer is simple – in an almost infinite variety of...
by David Kerrigan | Jun 15, 2011 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This is the first part of a two-part series on discerning God’s will. Guidance concerning God’s will pervades organizational life at BMS World Mission. Those who inquire about mission service with us speak readily of their conviction...
by David Kerrigan | May 17, 2011 | Opinion
I returned to Israel this month in the good company of David Coffey, now our BMS global ambassador, to join with Israel’s Baptists and celebrate their centenary. When I came here last year, most of my time was spent with Arab Christians and Muslims, both in...
