The tragedy of the even dumber church
Written on February 29, 2020 at 1:51 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Christian theologian Dr. William Lane Craig during debate at Purdue University, Feb. 1, 2013. | (Photo: Nicole Byrd) It’s true – time really does fly. Eight years ago, I wrote an article… Read More
The Golden Rule & the Silver Rule
Written on February 29, 2020 at 10:26 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Examples of the Silver & Golden Rules in the world’s philosophies and religions: Jainism: “A man should wander about treating all creatures as he himself would be treated.” — Sutrakritanga, 1.11.33… Read More
Mental Health in the Church Setting 2020
Written on February 26, 2020 at 12:58 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Mental Health in the Church Setting Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring. – 2 Thessalonians 1:4 I’ve… Read More
The Emotionally Healthy Leader, by John Teal
Written on February 22, 2020 at 12:55 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The Emotionally Healthy Leader Last fall, I reluctantly agreed to take a class called Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. It was being offered by a couple in our congregation. As I read… Read More
THE UNSURPRISING PUSH FOR POLYGAMY
Written on February 22, 2020 at 12:51 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Dear marriage supporter, If two men can marry one another, why not three? Or why not two men and a woman? What’s so special about the number two once it’s… Read More
Polyamory: Pastors’ Next Sexual Frontier
Written on February 22, 2020 at 12:48 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
CT PASTORS Polyamory: Pastors’ Next Sexual Frontier These once-taboo relationships are showing up in churches across the US. Preston Sprinkle and Branson Parler A pastor recently told me (Preston)… Read More
Why a Contradiction Seems Convincing
Written on February 21, 2020 at 1:28 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Why a Contradiction Seems Convincing Click Here to Listen It’s easy to believe a lie when you haven’t heard the whole story. But have you ever wondered how people can… Read More
“Is There a God?” Debate: Jacoby vs. Shermer
Written on February 20, 2020 at 4:27 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
“What is the True Legacy of Abraham?” – Debate
Written on February 20, 2020 at 4:21 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Science, Man and God: (Part 3) Michael Shermer vs. Douglas Jacoby
Written on February 20, 2020 at 4:12 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Science, Man and God: (Part 2) Michael Shermer vs. Douglas Jacoby
Written on February 20, 2020 at 4:00 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Science, Man and God: (Part 1) Michael Shermer vs. Douglas Jacoby
Written on February 20, 2020 at 3:59 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Jesus: Man, Myth or Messiah? Part 2 – Jacoby’s Opening Statements
Written on February 20, 2020 at 2:04 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Jesus: Man, Myth or Messiah? Part 1 – Jacoby’s Opening Statements
Written on February 20, 2020 at 1:59 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Jesus: Man, Myth or Messiah? – Intro to Debate
Written on February 20, 2020 at 1:53 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Father’s Day – Douglas Jacoby
Written on February 20, 2020 at 1:23 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Watch Doug’s sermon on Exodus 20 – “Honor Your Father”
The Problem of Human Suffering-Session 4
Written on February 19, 2020 at 6:32 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The Problem of Human Suffering-Session 3
Written on February 19, 2020 at 6:27 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The Problem of Human Suffering-Session 2
Written on February 19, 2020 at 6:22 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The Problem of Human Suffering-Session 1
Written on February 19, 2020 at 6:20 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
“A Movement Divided,” by Samuel Escobar
Written on February 19, 2020 at 2:55 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Three approaches to world evangelization stand in tension with one another. Samuel Escobar (Peru) is President of the Latin American Theological Fraternity and Professor at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Philadelphia,… Read More
Becoming a Pastor Theologian (thought-provoking quotes)
Written on February 19, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Thought-provoking excerpts from Todd Wilson and Gerald Hiestand, eds. Becoming a Pastor Theologian: New Possibilities for Church Leadership (Downers Grove IL: InterVarsity Academic, 2016), pp. 2, 19, 41-42, 56, 90,… Read More
Delving into the history of black churches
Written on February 18, 2020 at 6:32 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Delving into the history of black churches | The Christian Chronicle Edward J. Robinson’s newest book, “Hard-Fighting Soldiers: A History of African American Churches of Christ,” takes its title from… Read More
“Jesus & Melchizedek”
Written on February 17, 2020 at 11:24 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
https://vimeo.com/390319144
“Can a Christian be an environmentalist?”
Written on February 15, 2020 at 11:26 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
“Caring for Creation” Click here for the newsletter podcast version – with extra ‘bits’ We have seen what I would call “proper weather” this last week. Flights cancelled, trees felled,… Read More
Which Battery Does Your Marriage Run On?
Written on February 14, 2020 at 12:23 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Which Battery Does Your Marriage Run On? Click Here to Listen Items which run on batteries are irritations waiting to happen. Something stops working. You’ve got to find a… Read More
Are You an American Church? (London, 1986)
Written on February 10, 2020 at 6:26 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
The article I wrote back in 1986 about the origins of the Churches of Christ in the U.K. May be of some interest to some readers.
What is safety?
Written on February 10, 2020 at 11:18 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
“How to be safe” Click here for the newsletter podcast version – with extra ‘bits’ It’s easy to become obsessed with safety. And with good reason. The coronavirus seems to… Read More
Paul’s Prison Journey—Malta, Sicily, Italy (29 Oct-8 Nov 2022)
Written on February 10, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
. Participants: 30 (from England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, Canada, and 9 US states) . The apostle Paul was no stranger to prison. As he famously declared, “The Holy Spirit testifies to… Read More
SOM 40—Wow!
Written on February 9, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes (Matthew 7:28-29)…. Read More
The Best Non-Leadership Leadership Story
Written on February 8, 2020 at 11:37 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The Best Non-Leadership Leadership Story Matthew Dicks is a teacher, author, and award-winning storyteller. In this wonderfully funny TEDx Talk, titled “Speak Less-Expect More,” Matthew shares incredible insights on… Read More
SOM 39—Sand
Written on February 8, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came,… Read More
SOM 38—Lord, Lord
Written on February 7, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22… Read More
SOM 37—Prophets?
Written on February 6, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from… Read More
Discipling Busy People Online (and More)
Written on February 5, 2020 at 1:35 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Discipleship-First Friends, I am just completing an experiment in disciple making with some current and future leaders in the staff at our church that I wanted to share with you…. Read More
SOM 36—Narrow
Written on February 5, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate… Read More
SOM 35—Gold
Written on February 4, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12). Comment This sentence sums up much of… Read More
SOM 34—Ask
Written on February 3, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the… Read More
SOM 33—Swine
Written on February 2, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you” (Matthew 7:6). This text connects with… Read More
SOM 32—Judge
Written on February 1, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
1 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to… Read More
