In an article in Mere Orthodoxy, Leah Libresco Sargeant points to the need for traditions in culture: “Traditions are tutorials in practical wisdom. At their best, they are desired paths, wearing a clear trail to follow through the landscape, shaped by the experiences of many prior walkers.” She quotes philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein on the danger of…
As tensions increase around the world, the word “Armageddon” is being used to describe the coming days. Even President Biden used this term recently. But as followers of Jesus we need to be clear on what this term means. It comes from the book of Revelation: “Then they gathered the kings together to the place that in Hebrew…
I recently watched a video of protesters at UW-Madison demonstrating against the campus appearance of a conservative commentator. The video shows students surrounding and shouting down a young man reading aloud from the Scriptures. One protester used his teeth to shred ripped-out pages of the Bible, while spitting on pages on the ground. It also…
In an article found in Newsmax, Lynn Allison reported on a study that concluded: “The good life is built with good relationships.” “A rare study that tracked the lives of 724 men for nearly 80 years revealed the most powerful indicator of success and happiness doesn’t lie in our genes, wealth, social class, or IQ. The…
This title above is how The Guardian described The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, a new book by British feminist Louise Perry. A 30-year-old “proud Feminist,” Perry has spent her working career helping female victims of sexual abuse and exploitation. She explains, “It’s precisely because I’m a feminist that I’ve changed my mind on sexual…
Have you heard of the Servant Foundation’s “He Gets Us” campaign? Because Christianity has received a lot of negative press lately, the campaign is “designed to create cultural change in the way people think about Jesus and his relevance in our lives,” seeking to start conversations about the authentic Jesus. A booklet I received through Christianity…