Friday, February 28, 2020
Friday's Catch: Emerging from the Church World Cocoon and More
13 Ways to Get Outside the Christian Bubble
Because I continually talk with believers who are cocooned in the church world, I’m updating and re-posting these thoughts about how to get out of the Christian bubble (and, if you’re not sure about whether you’re in the bubble, you might check out this post about signs we’re in the bubble). I hope some of these suggestions are helpful to you.... Read More
The Missing American Revival
Culture will not primarily be changed by Instagram influencers posting inspirational thoughts to the masses, but by faithful followers having conversations with their friends and neighbors. Read More
What’s the Earliest Evidence for Christianity? (The Answer May Surprise You)
What is the earliest historical evidence for Christianity? Read More
Mary Magdalene: 5 Things You Should Know
That Mary Magdalene was a prostitute is just one of the many depictions of her put forward over the centuries. She has also been made out to be the seductress of Jesus (for instance the film “The Last Temptation of Christ”), Jesus’s wife (a myth debunked by Duke scholar Mark Goodacre – see note below), or a promiscuous woman. None of these claims are supported by the biblical texts. Read More
You’re Called to Ministry … But You’re Not Called to Every Ministry
While all Christians are called to evangelize, give, serve, and pray (among other spiritual gifts), we are not all called to everything equally or gifted equally for them. Not everything that comes from heaven has your name on it. But something does. Read More
Five Family-Friendly Resources for Lent
What does it mean to teach our children about lament, fasting, and mortality? These books, apps, and flashcards can help. Read More
Democratic Christians Weigh Their Primary Concerns
The presidential contenders are wooing religious voters. How do the faithful make sure God isn't a political prop? Read More
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