On January 21, 1980 I attended the Iowa caucus in Ames where I lived with my family. I was a senior in high school, and since my birthday wasn't… — December 31, 2011
What do theologians, Bible teachers and Carrie Underwood all have in common? They all love to rip a Bible verse out of context to support whatever they are trying… — December 22, 2011
My most recent post for Biblical Seminary's faculty blog appeared today: An iPad in a Pear Tree. I know what I'm getting for Christmas and that's the problem. … — December 20, 2011
Blessed are you, O LORD; teach me your statutes (Psa. 119:12 NRSV). Why does the psalmist bless God? Did God sneeze? (If God sneezed would you say, "God bless… — December 18, 2011
We were watching Soul Surfer (2011) as a family recently. We decided it would be good to watch a "Christian" movie occasionally. It may be awhile before that happens again. … — December 17, 2011
In chapter 2 of The King Jesus Gospel (2011), Scot McKnight focuses on the distinction between the gospel and salvation. The problem in the evangelical church is that we've… — December 14, 2011
I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you (Psa. 119:11 NRSV). The third verse in the Bet section is a familiar one,… — December 11, 2011
Yes, they claim to find Noah's ark about every two years, but I think this time it's the real thing. Check out this link offered by Jim West,… — December 9, 2011
Scot McKnight begins The King Jesus Gospel: The Original Good News Revisited (Sept. 2011) with a personal story that may resonate with many evangelicals. As a seventeen year-old he… — December 6, 2011
With my whole heart I seek you; Do not let me stray from your commandments (Psa. 119:10 NRSV). The psalmist understands that pursuit of God's laws are primarily a… — December 4, 2011
From David Smith, a preacher from Texas: 5 reasons to use your bound Bible & not your smartphone in church |. I have a dumb phone, so this isn't… — December 3, 2011
Here is gracious review of God Behaving Badly by Nijay Gupta (Review here). He's an assistant professor of Biblical Studies at Seattle Pacific University. (He calls it "The Perfect… — December 2, 2011