by Rob Hewell | Jul 6, 2015 | Opinion
It seems unthinkable to followers of Christ for the terms “Christianity” and “hate speech” to be linked to one another. Yet a recent Internet search for the phrase “Christianity as hate speech” brought a noted response of an...
by Joe LaGuardia | Jul 6, 2015 | Opinion
For all of its bad ratings and lousy plot points, the movie “Waterworld” with Kevin Costner had a creative premise. Costner plays the Mariner who must fight for his life on his ship within a (literal) sea of villains and mercenaries. The story takes place...
by John D. Pierce | Jul 5, 2015 | Opinion
By John Pierce Fresh out of seminary in the early ’80s, it didn’t take long for me to discover the highlight of attending the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting. It was simply listed in the extensive program as the Report from the Baptist Joint Committee on...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 5, 2015 | Opinion
A few miscellaneous thoughts as we depart from a refreshing weekend at the terrific Ramat Rachel Hotel in Jerusalem, and returning to the Fourth Expedition to Lachish. Yesterday was the fourth of July, but we had to be reminded of it. One loses track of time on a dig,...
by Juan Aragon | Jul 3, 2015 | Opinion
Essential to our identity as followers of Jesus are the practices of hospitality and loving strangers. These practices are rooted in God’s extravagant and gracious love (John 3:16, Romans 15:7, 1 John 3:1). In the Old Testament, numerous times God instructs his...
by Barry Howard | Jul 3, 2015 | Opinion
July 4 is a time for U.S. citizens to give thanks for our unrivaled freedom and a great time to highlight and celebrate our religious liberty. Religious liberty refers to the right to worship freely without fear of persecution. Yet religious liberty also protects...
