Preaching Romans 11: Israel and Promises
Romans 11, Bible Translations, and Preaching Israel
Christ-Centered Christian Counseling – Part 2
New thoughts from Rick Marrs as he writes his new book “Making Christian Counseling More Christ-Centered.” Here, he discusses law-gospel distinctions, cognitive behavioral therapy, and depression
Love Wins: Luther’s Letter
A fresh translation of Luther’s letter to Hans von Rechenberg, cited in “Love Wins”
Whooping Crane Video
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Praying at NASCAR
At the Nascar Nationwide series race this past weekend in Nashville, TN, Pastor Joe Nelms was asked to give the opening invocation. He channeled his inner Ricky Bobby and gave us one delicious minute
The Two Kingdoms and Social Security
American churches blundered when they supported Roosevelt’s proposal for Social Security, according to Douglas E. Baker. In his essay, “The Theology of Social Security,” Baker concludes: What is disturbing when reviewing the history of this time is how many Christian ministers defended the actions of government as fulfilling Holy Scripture’s mandates to care for the ..
Drought and starvation devastating east Africa
The worst drought in 60 years is devastating east Africa. The camp in Dadaab, Kenya, is now the largest refugee camp in the world. But the real tragedy is how silently the news has hit the world
Bible On Trial
A quick note that “The Bible On Trial” will air tonight (July 18) at 9:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 Central, etc. on various cable channels. The program was produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries and challenges viewers to consider for themselves the evidence for the authority and accuracy of the Scriptures. In a day and age where ..
Hacking the news: public interest, propaganda, or sensationalism?
Once again, the news is making the news. Who (or what) does the media serve? The easy answer is the “public interest.” The “how” is a little more messy…
Casey Anthony and the justice industry
I’ll confess: I really couldn’t have cared less about the Casey Anthony trial. Until they announced the verdict
Christ-Centered Pastoral Counseling
New Book Project from Prof. Rick Marrs
What the Bible says about slavery…and liberation
Is the Bible for or against slavery? Biblical scholar Greg Carey isn’t sure. But it seems he forgot about the movie that made Charlton Heston famous