by Mike Smith | Jun 18, 2008 | Opinion
“When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:1-3, NRSV) So...
by Mike Smith | Jun 16, 2008 | Opinion
Rabbi Rami Shapiro and I are collaborating on a book in progress exploring the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount. Our blog, Mount and Mountain, recently passed the 100-post mark. We have completed a first draft of our conversation about the Ten Commandments...
by Mike Smith | Jun 16, 2008 | Opinion
Rabbi Rami Shapiro and I are collaborating on a book in progress exploring the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount.Our blog, Mount and Mountain, recently passed the 100-post mark. We have completed a first draft of our conversation about the Ten Commandments...
by Mike Smith | Feb 6, 2008 | Opinion
The New Baptist Covenant gathering in Atlanta exceeded all my expectations, and I hope it marks the beginning of a new day for Baptists in North America. I confess I drove to Atlanta in “observer mode.” My inner cynic was alive and well. Something...
by Mike Smith | Nov 27, 2007 | Opinion
Creeds developed early in the history of the church. “Jesus is Lord” may well have been the earliest one. The Apostle’s Creed came later, followed by a number of creeds developed and approved by church councils. Most early Protestants continued to...
