This week’s 60 minutes featured a segment on Iraqi Christians. Christians are an often forgotten minority in Iraqi. After almost 2,000 years the Christians in Iraq are experiencing the worst persecution yet. According to Rev. Cannon Andrew White, The Vicar of Baghdad, things are much worse than they were under Sadam’s rule. Before the war … Continue reading Iraqi Christians
Is the Church Irrelevant for Today’s Society?
In a recent editorial in the Baptist Standard Marv Knox reflects on the trend of young adults leaving the church after high school. According to one recent study the majority of young adults between the ages of 18-30 dropout of church after high school. About 20% of those surveyed felt that they are no longer … Continue reading Is the Church Irrelevant for Today’s Society?
Who Were the Pilgrims?
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. I have been thinking about the origins of Thanksgiving and what the holiday really means. So today begins the first in an installment in a series about Thanksgiving. Like me you probably learned about the first Thanksgiving and how the Pilgrims and the Indians shared a meal. You probably even made … Continue reading Who Were the Pilgrims?
Advice on Choosing a Bible
Recently my mom, asked me to a respond to an email from one of her friends about Bible translations. Her friend was asking specifically about The Message. I work in a Christian bookstore and also have a Master of Divinity. Well, anyway here is my answer. The Message is a paraphrase in modern language and … Continue reading Advice on Choosing a Bible
Reflections on: Same Kind of Different As Me
Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall and Denver is the real-life account of the unlikely friendship between an art dealer and a homeless man. Ron was a self made man who had risen from working class roots to a high society life. Everything was great until his wife Deborah insisted they volunteer … Continue reading Reflections on: Same Kind of Different As Me
Greek vs. Hebrew for Studying the Bible
It is true that the best way to study the Bible is in the original language. To do this ideally one needs to learn Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. Most theologians and Bible students only learn Hebrew and Greek.Hebrew is the language of the Old Testament. If one’s desire is to focus on the Old Testament … Continue reading Greek vs. Hebrew for Studying the Bible
Funny Preacher Stories
My granddad was a preacher. Actually he was my great granddad. Granddad had a great sense of humor. Mealtimes were quite enjoyable especially when Granddad started telling stories. He had quite a collection of funny preacher stories. Usually his stories involved rookie preachers. By this time he had been a preacher for over 50 years. … Continue reading Funny Preacher Stories
The Dee Zone 