No Cross to Bear?

A number of religious groups have climbed on the yuppie bandwagon. They tell us, "If you want anything bad enough, you just claim it and God will ...

Serious Religion

I believe I am not mistaken in saying that Christianity is a demanding and serious religion. When it is delivered as easy and amusing, it is another kind ...

Mutual Love and Discipleship

Most of us when hearing or using the word "disciple" are likely to be reminded of the biblical Apostles. Their deepest wish was to emulate Christ. ...

A Tough Time for Discipleship

While the spirit of the time makes evangelism easier, it makes discipleship much more difficult.

Barnabas, Advocate for the Despised

"Barnabas" was actually his nickname, given him by the apostles. It meant "Son of Encouragement," and it was most appropriate.

He was ...

Converted Liberalism

I have come to the reluctant conclusion that what we liberals believe, and the way we believe it, is incompatible with the Gospel. Contra most liberal ...

Difficult and Untried

The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult, and left untried.

You Need to Have a Kick

Have you ever noticed that world-class runners have a "kick?" A kick is a technical runner's term that means when they get to that last ...

Walk, Don't Run

God's Word often refers to the Christian experience as a walk, seldom as a run, and never as a mad dash.

Christianity's Rhythm

It seems to me that the Christian life, when properly lived, is a rhythmic alternation between turning toward God in worship and running toward the world ...