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• Christians and Atheists and Open-Mindedness, Oh My!

  Since my last post on Can Evangelicals be Open-Minded? I have had some push back on my comments at the original post at the Friendly Atheist. Instead of my... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Can Evangelicals Be Open-Minded?

  A recent post by the Friendly Atheist attempted to demonstrate that conservative pastors believe that open-mindedness is the enemy of the faith. First let me... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Do Not Love the World

  The next segment in my series on 1 John. “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Beware the Scoffer

  I recently came across this passage as I was doing my devotions. “Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Mostly German Philosophers Song

  A bit of humour for you. Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInGooglePinterestLike this:Like Loading... Related HumourMostly German Philosophers SongSong Post... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Coming Out of the Closet

  We have had a number of very public “comings out” as Michael Sam and Ellen Page have recently revealed that they are gay. I have no problem with this. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Have Camels Broke the Bible’s Back?

  There have been some headlines the media recently that have suggested that camels appeared in the middle east long after the times described in the Bible. What... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• William Lane Craig on the Problem of Evil Suffering

  Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInGooglePinterestLike this:Like Loading... Related Problem of EvilProblem of SufferingReasonable Faith Post navigation ←... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Karl Barth on the Atonement

  “Because it was the Son of God, i.e., God Himself who took our place on Good Friday, the substitution could be effectual and procure our reconciliation with... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Tim Keller on the New Atheists

  Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInGooglePinterestLike this:Like Loading... Related New AtheismTim Keller Post navigation ← Featured Resource: Stand to... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Featured Resource: Stand to Reason

  

  One of things that I enjoy is passing on great apologetics resources on the web. One of the best is the website for Stand to Reason. This is a tremendous... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Language Software

  

  Does your ministry require you to translate your material into other languages? Are you looking to learn another language, either for grad school or for your ow... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Did Jesus Have a Wife?

  Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInGooglePinterestLike this:Like Loading... Related Ben Witherington IIIDid Jesus Have a WifeGnostic GospelsKaren KingWife of... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Minor Prophets Study

  

  There is nothing minor about the minor prophets. This small group study is designed for youth and it is a great way to introduce your teens to the Old Testament... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Dallas Willard on Joy

  Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInGooglePinterestLike this:Like Loading... Related Dallas WillardJohn OrtbergJoy Post navigation ← Fathers and Children... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Fathers and Children

  Here is my next part of my series on 1 John. “I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake. I am writing to you,... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Wesley Studies Symposium 2014

  If you are interested in John Wesley and Wesleyan theology and history, I highly recommend this symposium at Tyndale University College. I have attended in the... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Darrell Bock on Reading the Gospels Well

  Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInGooglePinterestLike this:Like Loading... Related Gospel of JohnGospelsReading the Gospels WellSynoptic Gospels Post... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Philosophy and Ethics

  

  Are you interested in philosophy and ethics but are not sure where to start? You can start here. EBooks has a good deal on a 2-pack that includes Philosophy... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Ravi Zacharias on Trinity for Mormons

  Share this:FacebookTwitterLinkedInGooglePinterestLike this:Like Loading... Related Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsMormons Post navigation ←... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY