The Empty, Boring Atheism Of Richard Dawkins
The British biologist has a flair for gaining attention, but little stomach for actual debate
“Dawkin’s publicity stunt provides a most revealing insight into the mind and manners of the evolutionary biologist turned atheist celebrity. It certainly provides more insight into the man than does the first volume of his autobiography, An Appetite For Wonder, which appeared last year to far too much acclaim and approval. It often reads as... Continue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day Providence
Patrick went to Ireland to free the Irish from their superstitions through the power of the gospel
By the way, I think the real Patrick agreed with this glorious doctrine of God’s providence as the Lord’s hand guided him once again to Ireland after his escape from six years of slavery. Why did Patrick return, facing grave danger and fierce persecution? Ironically, to free the Irish from their superstitions through the power of the... Continue Reading
Johnny Farese’s Homegoing
As Paul said, that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord,” and that it is “far better” to be with Christ.
I know the Scripture teaches that Johnny’s body will rest in the grave until Christ’s triumphant return and that his soul is with the Lord. Even still, it is tempting to think that he is now dancing in God’s presence, free from all of his physical pain, and that he has met other Christians near... Continue Reading
Why Do So Many Pastors Leave The Ministry? The Facts Will Shock You
50% of the ministers starting out will not last 5 years
70% of pastors constantly fight depression and 50% of pastors feel so discouraged that they would leave the ministry if they could, but have no other way of making a living. Wait, this is huge. Let’s pause here for a moment. This means that half of the 1,700 or so pastors who leave the ministry each... Continue Reading
The Lord Is Their Shepherd: New Study Reveals Who Reads the Bible – and Why
The just-released study on “The Bible in American Life” offers insights into how, why and when Americans read the Bible outside of worship
Many of the 48 percent of Americans who make Bible reading part of their lives, however, do so on a regular basis. More than half reported reading the Bible at least weekly; 17 percent said it was part of their daily lives. The top two reasons respondents said they read Scripture were for personal prayer... Continue Reading
Karl Barth, Porn, the Minister and Me: An Unlikely Lenten Story
A receipt found in a book and lessons on confession and forgiveness
Obviously I was intrigued. Barth and gay porn in a used bookstore during Lent? Somehow it didn’t fit. Upon further examination I discovered the receipt included the person’s name, address and phone number. Googling the man’s name I discovered he currently serves as a minister in a local church. Moreover, he was married with children.... Continue Reading
Non-Denominational Megapastor Stuns Congregation With Personal Revelation
A non-denominational megachurch pastor reportedly stunned his congregation this weekend when he announced that he and his wife are converting to Catholicism.
“While his Protestant views had previously led to critiques of the Catholic Church, the pastor said that, after studying the faith, he realized that many of those criticisms simply weren’t valid. The release emphasized that the conversion was the result of “a personal journey.” A non-denominational megachurch pastor reportedly stunned his congregation this weekend... Continue Reading
Boy Scouts Fall Millions Behind Budget
President-elect Robert Gates looks to move Scouting past its ‘divisive ordeal’ over homosexuality and into recovery
The National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America met in February and learned that registration fees for 2013 totaled $1.76 million less than the previous year and more than $2.5 million less than was budgeted. Despite these shortfalls, overall revenue in 2013 exceeded $115 million, with registration fees accounting for about $45... Continue Reading
First Presbyterian, Jackson. Miss., Search Committee Unanimously Recommends David Strain as Pastor
David Strain is presently an Assistant Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson
The Pulpit Search Committee requests the Session to call a congregational meeting for Sunday, March 30, 2014, immediately following the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services for the purpose of hearing a report from the Pulpit Search Committee and, if the way be clear, to vote by ballot, to extend a call to fill the... Continue Reading
George Whitefield’s Love For Christ And Sinners
George Whitefield’s intense passion was kindled by his own deepening love for God and Jesus Christ, which in turn ignited his compassion for lost sinners.
“Fervent love lay at the very center of Whitefield’s effectiveness as an evangelist. As he preached, his love for sinners seemed to overpower them. “In all his discourses,” John Gillies observes, “there was a fervent and melting charity, and earnestness of persuasion, an outpouring of redundant love.” George Whitefield’s intense passion was kindled by his... Continue Reading
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