The turbulent racial history in the United States does not make reconciliation easy. Had Southern pastors taught the gospel in full, rather than selectively, slavery may have ended earlier, he said. As a student at Beaumont High School in the 1970s, Mike Higgins “thugged around” the neighborhood, he admitted. But when his friends weren’t looking,... Continue Reading

“As a matter of conscience and my faith I do not believe that it is appropriate for a boy to engage a girl in this manner. It is unfortunate that I have been placed in a situation not seen in most other high school sports in Iowa.” ” — Joel Northrup After a standout season... Continue Reading

Not only does this book explore the vast influence of a compelling educator, pastor, and evangelist, it also details for the first time the founding of Reformed Theological Seminary, which was a primary catalyst in the formation of the Presbyterian Church in America. French Camp Academy and Reformed Theological Seminary have just published an extensive... Continue Reading

In Egypt, before the protests, Christians lived under steady oppression: Permits to build a church took decades to win approval, and authorities would sometimes arrest converts. But in December the persecution escalated when an Islamic suicide bomber attacked a church in Alexandria, killing 2 And now with the political uncertainty, Christians’ fears are growing. “If... Continue Reading

A seminary inauguration reminds me of a Sunday morning worship service in many parts of Africa. You are so blessed that you get not one sermon, but sometimes three! But then you often get three offerings as well! So take heart. There will be no offerings this afternoon… Grace. That is the true storyline in... Continue Reading

Wearing a red Roanoke Tea Party T-shirt, Cuccinelli, with dark eyes and dark hair atop a frame that remains thin despite his fast food choices, warms up with a couple of air balls before sinking two shots in a row. ”I’m done,” he says. Ken Cuccinelli laces up the black Reebok shoes he just bought... Continue Reading

First Lady Michelle Obama urged partner groups to keep asking “What can I do to help kids in my community lead healthier lives?” in a speech Wednesday celebrating the anniversary of the Let’s Move! campaign. Obama spoke today at North Point Community Church in Atlanta to mark the one-year anniversary of her campaign to end... Continue Reading

I do not read much theology these days, only what is required to keep abreast of my field, to prepare for sermons, or for book reviews. Most theological matter, even the good, is poorly written; and, if we are honest with ourselves, most of it has been said better before. Therefore, I do not waste... Continue Reading

Congratulations to Geneva College Associate Professor of History Dr. Eric Miller for receiving Christianity Today’s 2011 Book Award for History/Biography in honor of his latest book, Hope in a Scattering Time: A Life of Christopher Lasch (Eerdmans, 2010). This is a significant accomplishment. Christianity Today explains, “Our judging began with 427 titles submitted by 62... Continue Reading

“But the more I followed him, the more I became aware of the man behind the persona – a man who is a devoted Christian, a faithful husband and father and a generous benefactor who uses his status as the best player in baseball to enrich the lives of others.” Tim Ellsworth, Union University’s director... Continue Reading