Book Review: Pilgrims In Their Own Land April 26, 2012 In Pilgrims in Their Own Land 1 Martin Marty catalogs the history of religion in the United States. Marty traces the pilgrimage of immigrants to American soil while paying close attention to their religious beliefs and practices. After examining each group’s religious beliefs, he then explores the interplay between new beliefs and those that were… Read More
Religion Can Get In The Way Of Your Own Salvation April 25, 2012 | 1 Comment Many Christians were raised in the church. For some this Christian heritage gets in the way of their own salvation. In John Jesus talks to someone whose spiritual heritage is getting in the way of his own salvation. His name is Nicodemus and he has one of the most impressive spiritual resumes in all of… Read More
Book Review: Jonathan Edwards on Revival April 25, 2012 In this collection of writings 1 Jonathan Edwards describes the revival he experienced while a pastor in Northampton during the early 1740’s. As pastor of the church which witnessed this outpouring of God’s Spirit, Edwards’ occupied a unique position from which to observe and comment on this move of God. He attempts to provide both… Read More
Jesus Encourages His Disciples To Be The Good News April 24, 2012 | 1 Comment Christians sometimes feel as though they do not fit into society. The news of the day and other peoples opinions of it are often very different from ours. I am often amazed when I speak to people who are not Christians. I am often shocked by the attitudes and opinions which they hold. The reason… Read More
Help May Be Closer Than You Think April 23, 2012 | 1 Comment Some days are better than others. Fridays are good, so good, in fact, that a restaurant chain has taken the initials of a common phrase spoken by most of us on Fridays as their name, “TGIF” (Thank God It’s Friday). At the other end of the spectrum is Monday. The day we return to work… Read More