Monthly Archives: November 2017

Work Hard, Pray Hard

Written on November 30, 2017 at 6:48 pm, by

Students should take Bible study as seriously as school and sports practice. Article from Christianity Today: Work Hard Pray Hard

Q&A 1514 – Could We Be Living in a Computer Simulation?

Written on November 30, 2017 at 12:00 am, by

Are we living in a (computer) simulation? Elon Musk thinks so. Is there Biblical support for the idea that we are living in a “(computer) simulation”? I would love to hear… Read More

Tomb of Christ

Written on November 29, 2017 at 12:35 pm, by

The archaeological exhibit on the tomb of Christ is on display at the National Geographic Museum through August, 2018. Click here. Articles: click here.

Triple Evolution

Written on November 26, 2017 at 7:12 pm, by

To play the podcast Triple Evolution (21 minutes), click on the play arrow. To download and listen later, right click here and then on ‘save target as’ or ‘save link as’. What… Read More

Museum of the Bible – now open in Washington, DC

Written on November 24, 2017 at 3:28 pm, by

Museum of the Bible | MOTB Museum of the Bible is an innovative, global, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the history, narrative and… Read More

Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage, by Jerry Jones (review by Bob Young)

Written on November 24, 2017 at 2:38 pm, by

Jones discusses divorce and remarriage with objectivity By Bob Young In Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage: Seen Through the Character of God and the Mind of Jesus, Jerry Jones — a longtime… Read More

White Privilege: The Ability To Walk Away, by Jon Sherwood

Written on November 23, 2017 at 9:13 pm, by

November 22, 2017 In Daniel Hill’s new book released this year, White Awake: An honest look at what it means to be white , he explores and shares about his own “awakening” and… Read More

Black Friday & Giving Thanks

Written on November 21, 2017 at 11:06 pm, by

by Jon Sherwood During the greatest shopping weekend in the U.S. (and a vital part of the national economy – as 30-40% of retail shopping happens between black Friday and Christmas)… Read More

Crossing the Line (the ministry of Michael Burns)

Written on November 21, 2017 at 2:23 pm, by

Crossing the Line Workshop Overview: Crossing the Line workshops seek to begin or continue the conversation at the local level, on the topics of race, ethnicity, and culture within the body… Read More

Useful Apologetics Website (freethinkingministries.com)

Written on November 21, 2017 at 2:09 pm, by

Check out Tim Stratton’s website, Free Thinking Ministries. Lots of great stuff there!

Q&A 1513 – (Complete) gladness instead of mourning?

Written on November 21, 2017 at 12:00 am, by

Isaiah 61 is an amazing chapter. It is very meaningful to me, my wife, and many others who have gone through loss. However, I struggle with the words “instead of,”… Read More

My 5 Personal Reflections on the Forum (Bobby Harrington)

Written on November 17, 2017 at 7:01 pm, by

Here are my top five personal reflections from the Forum. 1. Pastors and Leaders are Hungry to Learn about Making Disciples Last year we were told that if we had… Read More

Four Kinds of Leaders Who Will Not Successfully Lead a Church Revitalization – Revitalize and Replant #013

Written on November 17, 2017 at 10:44 am, by

www.thomrainer.com Leadership is critical to successful revitalization. Today we discuss what kind of leaders often fail in the task. To listen to, or to download the audio lesson, click here…. Read More

Why Have Americans Stopped Reading the Bible?

Written on November 12, 2017 at 9:47 pm, by

No verse is in a vacuum, and it is important to always read a passage as part of the larger story. Why Have Americans Stopped Reading the Bible? By KATHLEEN COOKE | October… Read More

Q&A 1512 – Assyria, or Babylon (Ezra 5-6)?

Written on November 12, 2017 at 12:00 am, by

It’s interesting that in Ezra 5-6 the Persian kings are once referred to as Babylonian and once even as Assyrian. Any thoughts on this?  However, in the first year of Cyrus king… Read More

Fishers of men, farmers of nuts

Written on November 11, 2017 at 8:58 am, by

At 50, African Christian College strives for self-sustainability — in its students and its campus. Continue reading here. Note: Douglas has taught at the African Christian College (first-, second-, and… Read More

Paul and the Gift: Six Perfections of Grace

Written on November 10, 2017 at 2:48 pm, by

Grace is both an incredibly important and an incredibly difficult concept, explains John Barclay in Paul and the Gift. When boiled down to its purest form, or “perfected,” as Kenneth Burke… Read More

Great discipleship resources (Bobby Harrington)

Written on November 8, 2017 at 3:45 pm, by

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for great discipleship resources. That’s why I wanted to share with you the website URLs for seventeen of the top disciple making organizations… Read More

Children of Priests

Written on November 4, 2017 at 8:55 pm, by

The Boston Globe Spotlight team did a series on it that is getting a lot of attention.  Seems it may be a scandal even bigger that the clergy abuse issue…. Read More

Review of Terry Whalin’s Billy Graham: A Biography of America’s Greatest Evangelist

Written on November 4, 2017 at 1:28 pm, by

When I was a teenager, I remember how my heart was moved by Billy Graham’s Peace with God. The simple way in which Graham is able to express profound truths has enabled him to connect with… Read More

Q&A 1511 – All Commands Equally Important?

Written on November 3, 2017 at 12:00 am, by

Is all sin equal in the eyes of God? “When Pilate heard what they said, he was more afraid than ever, and he went back into the governor’s residence and… Read More

TEAMwork, by Steve Kinnard

Written on November 2, 2017 at 5:12 pm, by

OCTOBER 30, 2017 / STEVEKINNARD TEAMwork A Bible Talk for Athletes (and everyone else) Opening question: Name someone who has been a great teammate to you. Explain why. I think of a… Read More

Towers in the Bible

Written on November 1, 2017 at 6:28 pm, by

If you’re like me, you are intrigued by tall towers and buildings. Whenever I visit a new city, I want to ascend to the highest point and look out. My… Read More

OT49-Daniel.mp3

Written on November 1, 2017 at 12:00 am, by

For O.T. Lesson 49, Daniel (31 minutes), click on the play button below: To download the podcast, right click on “download” and select “save link as” or “save target as” and… Read More