by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 13, 2010 | Opinion
An apparent press release from the University of Haifa says the oldest known Hebrew inscription, found more than a year ago, calls for social sensitivity to slaves, widows, orphans and strangers. Those sentiments, similar in thought to biblical texts like Isaiah 1:17,...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 12, 2010 | Opinion
Do high schools still choose superlatives? Has anyone gone back to see if those deemed “most likely to succeed” turned out OK?My friend who was voted “neatest” (a cool ’70s term for “best dressed” — as if anyone in that decade...
by Robert Parham | Jan 12, 2010 | Opinion
At a Tea Party Express rally in Birmingham, Ala., in November, I saw a woman with a handmade sign that said: “I’m right-wing, pro-life, pro-gun rights, anti-illegal immigration, a Christian, an Activist.” The word “Christian” caught my...
by Ircel Harrison | Jan 12, 2010 | Opinion
In a review in the current issue of Christian Century, Anthony Robinson discusses the application of missional church theology to denominational structures. As Robinson reminds us, it is not the church that has a mission but God who has a mission of which the church...
by Chuck Warnock | Jan 12, 2010 | Opinion
Google launched the Nexus One phone on Jan. 5 to no surprise and with little flash. One reviewer said the presentation was “underwhelming.” Of course, that’s exactly what Google intended. Here’s why and here’s what your church can learn:...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 11, 2010 | Opinion
In a story that’s been largely overlooked, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary unveiled several shipping crates purported to contain remnants of Lottie Moon’s rented house from P’ingtu City, China, along with personal possessions and other 19th...
