A Pilgrim's Progress

(I include the above photo simply for fun.) The word "evolution" is a slippery one. I'm referring to the fact that it is u...

The bible is a book of truth and facts. It is also literature. In light of these things, we must put forth effort to interpret and unders...

I'm writing about creation this week because I'm concerned about the rising influence of Biologos within the church. Biologos is ...

This is my new look. I've had a beard before, but not for quite a while. The grayish-white hair on the chin is a new feature. Anyway...

One fascinating change that's occurring in the American church has to do with size. A consistent trend exists today for churches bec...

"I had much to write to you, but I would rather not write with pen and ink." 3 John 13 We must be careful in how we interpre...

"For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outs...

I love the atonement of Jesus Christ. The fact that Jesus died in my place at Calvary is an astounding thing. My favorite bible verse ...

Last year I wrote a post outlining the three required characteristics for young, hip mega-church pastors: gelled hair, funky glasses, and f...

Last week I asked a couple of questions related to modesty and swimwear. Specifically, I asked the following of Christian women who wea...

If you look closely on the bus in the above photo, you'll see that it says, "Romney Believe Eric." That sounds like a goo...

First the questions: 1. Why do you feel comfortable wearing a bikini to the pool or beach when you would feel uncomfortable wearing onl...

This past week we traveled as a family to St. Augustine, FL for a mini-vacation. St. Augustine is the oldest European-settled city in the...

I've been thinking about the whole Chick-fil-A thing for a few days now. Part of me is tired of it and just wants it to go away. H...

When we look at early church practices we are faced with two different but related questions. Those questions are as follows: "Ar...

I'm admitting up front that I don't understand why number of children is a big deal to some folks within the church. It's ac...

Philemon is not a book we normally turn to for information about world missions. However, like every other book in the bible, we can l...

Every once in a while I like to write something that has nothing to do with church stuff. Therefore, today I'm listing my fifteen favor...