The ‘Trolley Problem’ and Moral Progress – Steve Fuller For pastors, here are some great illustrations. The Chicago Cubs’ Religious Context – Andrew Beaton and Kevin Helliker More sermon material here. Supreme Court case on Columbia church could have national implications – Rick Montgomery Playground and religious freedom. Read more here.
Karl Barth and the all-sufficient word “indeed”
Do you want to appear intelligent and attentive in any conversation? Karl Barth once said that you only need one word: Indeed. To strongly affirm…indeed! To be noncommittal…rub your chin and say…indeed Questioning, raise your eyebrows…indeed? To be blandly neutral, sigh and say…indeed Bored to tears, politely nod and say…indeed………… Express surprise…indeed!? To give […]
In the News
Pronouns, Ordinary People, and the War over Reality – Anthony Esolen Do not dismiss the war on pronouns. Read more here. Pope’s words open door to confusion – Michelle Smith “Francis is fond of ‘creating a mess.’ Mission accomplished.” Read more here. “Freedom” vs. “Liberty” – Stephanie Russell The word “liberty” brings something extra to […]
John 17: What to preach this Reformation season
What about John 17 and Christian unity? Raymond E. Brown, renown Roman Catholic New Testament scholar and specialist in the “Johannine community,” helps with John 17:21-22. Read more here.
Luther on the famine of the hearing of the Word:
“I refrain from saying anything about the utterly stupid and incompetent persons whom bishops and abbots nowadays promote everywhere to the pulpit. We really cannot say that they are called and sent, even if we wanted to, because in this case incompetent and unworthy men are given the call. This is the work of God’s […]