Sports in the Modern Era: 20th Century-Present
by Joshua R. Colson & Brandon K. Presley Over the course of three previous articles (here, here, and here), we have covered the shifting nature of how Christians wrestled with sports throughout the first 1700 years of church history. Prior to the 16th century, the primary concerns with which Christians grappled were how closely sporting events were tied to idolatry (particularly for the early church) and how many sporting events...
Evangelism in Prayer and in Practice
A recent study by Lifeway Research confirmed what pastors and church leaders know to be true from experience: “Most Christians say they’re ready, willing and praying to have conversations about their faith with others, but many admit they haven’t gotten around to actually having those conversations recently.”[1] More specifically the survey revealed that while over 80% of believers expressed an openness to discussing their faith with...
The Use and Abuse of Christian Liberty
One of the more challenging passages in the New Testament is found in Romans 12:1–2: Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect...
When “No Show Jones” Showed Up at Church
I still remember the first time I heard “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” It was one of the saddest songs I’d ever heard. It’s the story of a heartbroken lover who can’t get over the woman he loves and is estranged from. He reads over letters from a bygone era of their relationship and notes all of the times she wrote “I love you.” The punchline of the song is powerful: It isn’t until he dies that he’s finally able to stop loving her....
Recommended Books (Autumn 2018)
As we near the Christmas season, we begin searching for good gifts for our loved ones. Books provide an endless supply of unique and meaningful signs of our affection. Below you will find some of our most recent finds and old favorites that may be meaningful for you and those on your Christmas list. Some selections are classics of the Western literary tradition while others are fresh releases from popular, academic, and ministry...
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