When Evangelicals Chase After Secular Power Games

When Evangelicals Chase After Secular Power Games

In a review of the current Tolkien exhibition at the Bodleian Libraries in Oxford, United Kingdom, Rowan Williams makes this observation, “Desire for power – the kind of power that will make us safe, reverse injustices and avenge defeats – is a dream that can devour...
‘Where’s the light to guide us through?’

‘Where’s the light to guide us through?’

By John D. Pierce The first time a Kate Campbell CD landed in my inbox, in 2001, it stayed there until a convincing publicist called weeks later to follow up. Leaving the office I grabbed the hymns-plus-original-songs CD, Wandering Strange, and played it in my car....
Sen. John McCain: What Makes a Hero?

Sen. John McCain: What Makes a Hero?

I can’t recall that the late John McCain ever referred to himself as a hero or as the best, smartest or only person who can “make America great.” That wasn’t his style. He openly admitted, “I’ve made a lot of mistakes.” But, in my opinion, honesty alone does not make...
Unless We Stop Saying “Unless”

Unless We Stop Saying “Unless”

By: Ginger Hughes Here am I Lord, send me… Unless it’s to Africa or the Middle East or some other far away place.  Afterall God, I don’t know the language or the culture.  And what about my safety?  Some of these places are dangerous. Here am I Lord, send me… Unless...
Walking on holy ground …

Walking on holy ground …

Want to Experience Israel in 2019? Here’s how … You can join me and New Testament professor Alicia Myers, along with veteran guide Doron Heiliger, for a 10-day tour of Israel and the West Bank May 11-22, 2019. Here are the details: The cost is $3850 from...