Food for thought from other writers. I don’t necessarily agree with nor endorse what is written in these articles.
3 Ways We Try to Mask Death
No, we cannot mask death in feeble attempts to disguise its ugliness. But we can trust in the accomplished work of Christ. He stood face-to-face with death, unmasked it forever, and came out victorious on our behalf.
When You’re the Only Christian in the Room
In fact, being completely surrounded by other believers wouldn’t necessarily be healthy. Yes, God is for families and communities of faith, but we cannot miss the incredibly difficult yet miraculous reality of a believer in a room of unbelievers. The opportunities to love others with God’s love are endless; the opportunities to share the Gospel are innumerable, whether by your words or by your actions.
Why Good Works Are Necessary for the Christian
Anthony Burgess (d. 1644) argued that while good works should never be construed as meritorious for our justification, they were still necessary as our duty on the way to final salvation. Here are 13 reasons why
Can We Enjoy Good Art from Morally Questionable Artists?
We are all of us twisted one way or another, turning away from goodness toward darkness like ostriches who find solace in hiddenness. So if you do see an Allen film, hear a song by Chris Brown or read a book by John Howard Yoder, there’s no need to rake yourself over the coals. But remember the fullness of the person; don’t give into temptations to idolize. Hollywood does enough of that already, and our golden calves must become smaller and fewer. Love what you love, but remember too that we must love with open eyes.
When I was a college student in Searcy, Arkansas, I met a woman who would capture what it means when one Christian sister covenants to love another and keeps that commitment of love for over twenty-five years. While doctrine and teaching profoundly affect our faith, I find it’s often the people who embody those teachings that shape us the most. Perhaps love molds our faith more powerfully than any other force; at least it’s true in my experience.
AK-47 designer Kalashnikov wrote penitent letter
In a regretful letter penned a few months before his death, Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the AK-47 assault rifle, asked the head of the Russian Orthodox Church if he was to blame for the deaths of those killed by his weapon.
Ten Takeaway Tips for Teaching Critical Thinking
Ideally, teaching kids how to think critically becomes an integral part of your approach, no matter what subject you teach. But if you’re just getting started, here are some concrete ways you can begin leveraging your students’ critical-thinking skills in the classroom and beyond.
A Short History of Unsavory Tech Snooping
This month my Scientific American column tackled the issue of high-tech trust. Bit by bit the Apples, Googles, Microsofts and, of course, the NSAs of the world have shaken our trust. They’ve abused it, one highly publicized breach after another, and left us fearful and wary.
Your local coffeehouse may be a hotbed of heresy. Check the following list and see how yours measures up.