by Drew Smith | Jul 9, 2008 | Opinion
For over a century debates have raged over the ability of the Bible to tell us about the world, particularly how the natural world, and beings that inhabit this world, came into existence. These debates have only continued the arguments between science and the Bible...
by Drew Smith | Jul 7, 2008 | Opinion
Several years ago, while on a family trip to London, we were making our way up from Trafalgar Square to St. Martin’s Place. As we headed toward the National Portrait Gallery, I glanced at one of the many statues that surround this area of Britain’s...
by Drew Smith | Jun 24, 2008 | Opinion
What does it mean to be Christian? The word, as far as we know, is first used in Acts 11:26, when the disciples are called Christians at Antioch. The term itself means one who follows Christ. But in our modern society, where Christianity has been so intertwined with...
by Drew Smith | Jun 4, 2008 | Opinion
We are in the middle of a very serious epidemic in this country. No, the Centers for Disease Control have not issued any warnings, and doctors and healthcare professionals have not reported any outbreak of disease or plague. But the epidemic we face is real, powerful...
by Drew Smith | May 26, 2008 | Opinion
Perhaps it’s who I am, but when I sit in church trying to follow the sermon, I am often stunned by the blandness of many Sunday-morning homilies. By using the term blandness, I don’t mean the lack of excitement and passion, although this is important. By...