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Celebrity Christians
One of most defining features of our time is the rise of the celebrity. Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian are famous for being famous. Talent and substance are not required. The ability to draw a crowd or following on Facebook seems to be the only requirement to become a celebrity. But has this phenomenon flowed over into Christendom? The words of John the Baptist stand in stark contrast to what we see in many personality-based
The wisdom of Linus
Couldn't have said it better myself, Linus. Grace to you.
The perils of capitalism
As a child of the 1980s, I grew up in the shadow of the Cold War. The free world (led by America) were the good guys while the communistic world (led by Russia) were the bad guys. The battle between these two powers were in the realms of religion, politics, social values, and economics. While I am pleased that the Iron Curtain fell—particularly for the spread of the gospel—I do wonder if we have subtly
Altar calls: Nothing more than a sales pitch
What is an altar call? An altar call is a practice in many evangelical churches in which those who desire to make a new spiritual commitment to Jesus are invited to come forward publicly. An altar call typically begins with a simple show of hands from the congregation signifying who has been 'touched' by the preacher's message. Subsequent to this show of hands is a persuasive drive on the part of the preacher to convince