What’s so important about cultural discernment? In today’s article, Benjamin Videtich sensitively works through two common approaches related to cultural engagement. Both are expressed by Jesus in his own life and ministry, but usually Christians will resonate with one over the other.
Violence done in the name of religious and political ideology by people who do not represent their governments has become a pressing issue, while people victimized by terrorism—both strong and vulnerable—struggle to answer with a successful response. In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. James Thobaben introduces us to current issues involved with terrorism and possible Christian responses.
Is 50 Shades of Grey worth reading or seeing for the purpose of engaging friends and culture? In this article, Jeremy Spainhour offers a resounding No! both for men and women. He warns us not to let this movie whet your appetite.
The Super Bowl is the biggest sports event in American culture. Regularly drawing in over 100 million viewers, a lot of money and energy is spent on making this event happen. Read 7 quick facts about this cultural phenomenon via Andrew Dragos.
Every year we set aside at least one day to commemorate the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr. to the ongoing struggle for racial reconciliation in the US. In today’s article, read 7 quick facts about the person and work that have inspired so many to hope and work toward a holy vision of justice across the world.
God’s mission moves forward by his grace. God makes and keeps promises. God overcomes broken family relationships, ill intentions, and even human infertility to advance the family through whom the nations will be blessed. Read more from Brian Russell on today’s article.
Did God love the Egyptians when he struck Egypt with plagues? In the larger biblical narrative, the answer is obviously yes. But when reading the Exodus story, its difficult to come to terms with. In this article, Craig Keener explains how and why God loved the Egyptians.
What are the origins of modern day Halloween, this holiday that is second only to Christmas in popularity? Today, Andrew Dragos shares 7 quick facts about Halloween that reveal that determining the exact origins of specific traditions may be harder than expected, and speaks to the uneasy truce the church has had with the pagan cultures it inhabits.
What does it mean to practice Christian hospitality, and is this vision even possible the way some of our neighborhoods are sectioned? Benjamin J. Videtich shares personal stories that will surely challenge the way you imagine missional living in your own neighborhood.
How can we respond during times of deep tragedy, such as the recent news of Robin Williams’ death? Aaron Perry suggests that the portrait we have of Jeremiah the prophet—capturing the complexity of injury and morality, joy and despair—offers a corrective to the common way of handling difficult events.
Where technology is applied to escape the limitations of being human we don’t have to look far to see where it is contributing to human suffering. J. D. Walt makes 7 observations about technology and modern life and challenges us to introduce Sabbath into our rhythm of life.
One church in Rochester, NY now has a Mixed-Martial Arts gym onsite. They use it as a way to reach people interested in the popular US sport, and as a way to help people grow in their faith. Scott Huntington asks whether or not this is a valid form of evangelism and discipleship.
