This post is part of a series. When we talk of prayer and spiritual disciplines, we often think of solitary pursuits,…
This post is part of a series. Many people know “The Lord’s Prayer” by heart because it is chanted like…
This post is part of a series. This first spiritual discipline is a fantastic way to allow scripture to lead…
I am currently attempting to understand Islam, and part of that journey includes comparing it to both Judaism and Christianity.…
Some suffering can be avoided if we change how we think and act, especially when we are at fault. But…
Second in a mini-series on the book of Hebrews (Part 1 here), this podcast addresses the question “Does God expect…
If your faith does not give you rest and peace, you may be missing the central message of the Gospel.…
As part of my Religions of the World class at Fuller Theological Seminary, I am focusing on understanding Islam. One…
This post is part of a series. This simple Ignatian Jesuit meditation method starts with a passage to prayerfully read,…
As an agnostic who became a Christian in his early 20’s, then 10 years later left the faith for 8…
The Chronicle of Philanthropy just released a study based on IRS data showing, county by county, charitable giving in 2012.…
One of the toughest and best challenges to the Christian faith is commonly called The Problem of Evil. Simply stated…
What does the Bible say about our relationship to work, and do those same scriptures also clearly approve or condemn slavery? My…
My friend Candice recently asked me if I had any recommendations for a tween bible for a boy and a…
In 2001, during my journey out of Christendom, I attended a 10 day silent Buddhist meditation retreat in the California…
Nothing stirs up fundamentalist hornets’ nests like the positive thinking ‘Christianity-lite’ of Joel and Victoria Osteen. This past week, she…
Well, if I ever feel short of material to goad me to write, all I have to do is visit…
The relationship of faith and science is controversial, and there are perhaps 5 simple philosophic positions you can take: 1. Science…
My skeptic friend at the Facebook group Atheism vs Christianity (no holds barred) is at it again (see my last post), asking…
One of the Facebook forums that I watch but rarely participate in (more heat than light) is called Atheism vs Christianity…
Conferences I am thinking of attending – comment below if you are going or want to! Oct 20 :: Vault…
Ever bought a new car, only to realize that you missed some big thing that now makes you hate the…
In 2014, I attended the inaugural Rethinking Hell Conference, at which John Stackhouse Jr. gave an outrageously fine opening lecture…
I have read and annotated my books for a long time, but I have always subconsciously been unhappy with the…