by Roger Olson | Jan 26, 2017 | Opinion
This year – 2017 – many Protestant Christians around the world will be celebrating what they think is the 500th anniversary of the birth of Protestantism. Many consider Oct. 31 as “Reformation Day” and celebrate it as the annual anniversary of...
by Robert Parham | Jan 26, 2017 | Opinion
The Bible was on display at President Trump’s inauguration – different versions, different texts, different symbolisms. Three Bibles had the symbolic value of tying the president and vice president to the honored past. Vice President Pence had his hand on...
by Matt Sapp | Jan 25, 2017 | Opinion
NBC’s new game show “The Wall” is troubling. I’ve only seen one episode, but from the very beginning there was something off-putting about the show. I have to admit, though, that it hooked me. I watched until the end, I couldn’t look...
by Philip Jenkins | Jan 25, 2017 | Opinion
What are the most significant changes and megatrends that have occurred in the U.S. since the mid-1970s? If you imagine someone time traveling between the eras, what would strike them? What was not tolerated then but is quite normal and accepted today? Conversely,...
by Gordon King | Jan 25, 2017 | Opinion
The global community faces daunting issues in 2017. Where does one go to hear God’s message to the people of his creation? I have been reflecting on prophetic ministries that dare to speak for God about issues like hunger, disparity, racism, consumerism,...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jan 24, 2017 | Opinion
For now, at least, it seems safe to talk Chinese. It’s certainly not safe to talk politics, at least in a mixed crowd that might include both fans and detractors of the current president. Folks like me can only shake our heads at how he continues to lie with...
