by Bill Wilson | Aug 28, 2015 | Opinion
I love what I do. Really. Every day is like a new adventure of learning and exploring the future of congregational and clergy life. While the future is uncertain and daunting, there is no doubt that this is a pivotal time to be alive and engaged in the work of the...
by Robert Parham | Aug 28, 2015 | Opinion
More than 50 American Christian leaders have signed a letter to Congress expressing support for the diplomatic agreement with Iran that would limit that nation’s nuclear program. These signatories include United Methodist Church bishops and other mainline...
by Martin J. Hodson and Margot R. Hodson | Aug 27, 2015 | Opinion
Is climate skepticism doubt, denial or opposition? Classic “Cartesian Doubt” questions uncertainties but not as an end in itself. Descartes questioned to establish reality. Those who only seek evidence to support their view are opponents or denialists....
by Jerrod Hugenot | Aug 27, 2015 | Opinion
The venerable actor Ian McKellen is starring in a new film, “Mr. Holmes.” For decades, McKellen has worked on stage and film, lauded for his performances. Without a doubt, this new film showcases the fruitfulness of his long career. Without spoiling key...
by Paul Beasley-Murray | Aug 26, 2015 | Opinion
Unlike most ministers, I was ordained as a missionary. At the end of my theological studies, instead of going into a church, I joined the Baptist Missionary Society (BMS World Mission). Before sailing for the Congo, I was ordained to fulfill the Great Commission to...
by Danny Chisholm | Aug 26, 2015 | Opinion
A 3,000-year-old question offers an important challenge for Christians today. Coming off a tremendous victory at Jericho, described in Joshua 6, the people of Israel moved on to Ai where the Lord assured them victory as long as they didn’t take any devoted items...
