What I call positive prayer affects us on a daily basis. He was one of the most positive people I have ever met.” That comment says a lot about a person, for it was made by the Rev. Nicky Gumbel, the dynamic Anglican clergyman who has developed the Alpha evangelism course into one of the …
A few years ago a Christian friend of mine, who happens to be an ordained clergyman, was participating in a pro-life march in New York City. Several evangelical and Roman Catholic groups were represented, so there were, predictably, vigorous counter-demonstrations. Many of these were led by gays. My friend said that for many long minutes …
A few years ago a Christian friend of mine, who happens to be an ordained
clergyman, was participating in a pro-life march in New York City.
Several evangelical and Roman Catholic groups were represented, so
there were, predictably, vigorous counter-demonstrations. Many of these
were led by gays.
My friend said that for many long minutes a counter-demonstrator
kept pace with him from a few feet away, screaming hateful obscenities
at him. His tirade slowing down for a few seconds, he shouted this
strange question at my friend: “Why do you people hate us?”
The question seemed quite unrelated to the pro-life issue,
which of course it is. The questioner identified himself as a gay
activist.
by David Aikman Some American Christians come to faith out of such a disorderly lifestyle and worldview that they ardently desire Christian orthodoxy and philosophical consistency to guide their lives thereafter. So far, so good. Others are so nervous about the dominant secular culture in our nation that they virtually insist major Christian organizations–as …
Individual Christians have played extraordinary roles in the spread of the gospel.
Early in my Christian walk (which began more than three decades ago), I recall hearing the phrase, “One plus God is a majority.” The idea behind this was that Christians should never be discouraged by numerical or other odds ranged against them because, with God, not only are all things possible, but also ordinary worldly reckonings of who will or won’t succeed are often overturned.
Later, as some prominent figures in the charismatic movement began behaving in odd ways, Christian teaching began to focus once more—correctly—on the need for both general laity and leaders to be accountable to oversight through a pastor or some sort of board of elders.
I think it is always better to err on the side of generosity. I confess it’s an area where I often fail. I try, diligently enough, but I know that I’m also sometimes too rushed, preoccupied with problems, threatened by too many people to deal with or just plain careless. The failure I’m talking about …
John Paul II showed us, more than anything else, who our brothers and
sisters really are.
Snuffing out life to preserve so-called dignity is murder.
The facts about modern Israel may be difficult for American Christians to digest.
To many Ukrainians, Yushchenko’s victory was nothing less than a miracle.
Chinese authorities claim unregistered house-church groups in China are
“evil religions.”
The worst direct assault on Christian communities is occurring in Sudan.
Europe is turning into an aimless culture. It is dead meat for Islamic evangelization.
Foreign embassies tend to listen to public outcry for religious liberty.
