by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 12, 2014 | Opinion
Ephesus is known to Christian folk mainly from Paul’s visit in Acts 19 and the letter he later wrote to the church there. I don’t know how big the church was, but the city was huge. And in the summer, it was hot. It still is. The upper city was home to...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 11, 2014 | Opinion
One of the best things about being involved in the Baptist World Alliance is the opportunity to visit global cities that you might not see otherwise. I have a hard time visiting any such city for more than a day without sharing some of its cultural charms, and Izmir...
by Colin Harris | Jul 11, 2014 | Opinion
A recent review of “emerging Christianity” with the help of Phyllis Tickle’s overview and analysis in her book, “Emergence Christianity,” offered a helpful reminder of both the constant ferment and growing edge of a religious tradition....
by Terence Ascott | Jul 11, 2014 | Opinion
Some six days before the fall of Mosul and seven before the capture of Tikrit by ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) insurgents, Baghdad itself—only 87 miles away—already seemed a city under siege. Any institutions of strategic value—government buildings, TV...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Jul 11, 2014 | Opinion
The world has no shortage of political and business leaders — or church leaders — who fall prey to greed, corruption, or selfish behavior. Does the church have a role to play in helping such leaders resist temptation and live with more integrity? Baptist...
by Leroy Seat | Jul 10, 2014 | Opinion
The World Cup matches currently being held in Brazil started on June 12 and the final match will be in Rio de Janeiro on July 13. Perhaps, like me, you don’t know or care a lot about soccer. And many of you may be more interested in the upcoming games of the...
