Revival and Awakening
Many people would agree that the church needs revival today, but what does that mean? Dr. Garth Rosell, professor of Church History at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary defines revival this way: “A renewal of spiritual vitality sent to the church by God’s Spirit and always producing in the life of the believer a deeper love for God and a more active concern for one’s neighbor.” You … Continue reading Revival and Awakening
Christopher Hitchens and the Myth of Liberal Christianity
I came across something not too long ago that really struck me. It involved Christopher Hitchens, one of the most well known atheists in the world up until his death last year and a Unitarian minister named Marilyn Sewell. The following exchange took place near the start of their interview: Sewell: The religion you cite in your book (God is not Great) is generally the … Continue reading Christopher Hitchens and the Myth of Liberal Christianity
Learning to Pray
I have been learning some things lately. I am learning that if I stretch consistently (once per day), my back feels better. I am learning that if I eat a big healthy breakfast, I have more energy throughout the day. And I am learning that if I don’t eat a massive meal for supper, I sleep better at night. The truth is, I already knew … Continue reading Learning to Pray
Shepherd the Flock 