Christians react to minister’s claim of ‘crocodile tears and phony outrage’ over George Floyd’s death
Written on June 30, 2020 at 5:04 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
A sermon on abortion and race, preached at a Church of Christ in Oklahoma, sparks outrage. Bobby Ross Jr. Editor-in-Chief OKLAHOMA CITY — When I first heard about the sermon preached… Read More
Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park, by Jean Henderson
Written on June 27, 2020 at 12:27 pm, by Douglas Jacoby
Many of the 19th century novels are great character studies. In her talk on Mansfield Park, Jean Henderson focuses on the meek character of Fanny. If you want more Jane… Read More
Why We’re Not Under the Mosaic Law – str.org
Written on June 26, 2020 at 2:45 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
By Amy Krall, for Stands to Reason In a post where I touched on the change from Saturday to Sunday as the day of worship, I was challenged in the comments to… Read More
The Power of Cultural Humility
Written on June 25, 2020 at 12:42 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
MICHAEL BURNS – CULTURAL HUMILITY
Protests and prayers, The Christian Chronicle
Written on June 24, 2020 at 8:10 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
NATIONAL Protests and prayers Christians respond to George Floyd’s death with outrage, rallies and calls for justice. Find more coverage and interviews related to the death of George… Read More
King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship
Written on June 24, 2020 at 7:46 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Dear Discipleship-first Friends, This is your invitation to join David Young, myself, Bill Hull, Renee Sproles, and Ben Barnett for a half-day seminar July 1st on an important topic: King Jesus and… Read More
The Fundamental Foundation of Good Fatherhood, by Sam Laing
Written on June 20, 2020 at 3:36 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
During the month of June, in connection to Father’s Day, I am thankful and eager to be able to share with you the things that God, by his love, grace… Read More
A Brief Video Message to Dads
Written on June 20, 2020 at 3:13 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
A Message to Dads 3 mins Join Us for Our Next Family Support Group Sunday, June 28 |7 PM EST Click Here to Join Sunday, June 28 | 7 PM… Read More
Twelve Resources for this Cultural Moment
Written on June 19, 2020 at 12:48 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Dear Discipleship-first Friends, The United States is in the midst of big change. First, it was COVID-19 and all the changes around which everyone had to adopt. Then, it was… Read More
5 Ways Christians are Getting Swept into a Secular Worldview in This Cultural Moment
Written on June 19, 2020 at 12:38 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
So much has been said and is being said about the tragic death of George Floyd that it almost feels excessive to add to the conversation. But to continue on… Read More
This Cultural Moment: The Bible, Race, and Critical Theory
Written on June 18, 2020 at 6:55 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
This video is a recording from the event below. Click here to view.
“Letter from a Birmingham Jail [King, Jr.]”
Written on June 17, 2020 at 1:01 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
16 April 1963 My Dear Fellow Clergymen: While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement calling my present activities “unwise and untimely.” Seldom do… Read More
“Snide and Prejudice”, The Economist
Written on June 16, 2020 at 2:26 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
“Snide and Prejudice”: Language is a telling clue to unacknowledged racial attitudes Source: The Economist, 13 June 2020, p.68
Dead Sea Scrolls Genetically Fingerprinted
Written on June 16, 2020 at 2:03 am, by Sandy Anjilivelil
June 15, 2020 Dead Sea Scrolls Genetically Fingerprinted Animal skin DNA reveals some scrolls came from beyond the Qumran caves A highly technical study released on June 11, 2020 in… Read More
A Life of Alexander Campbell – Douglas A. Foster
Written on June 15, 2020 at 7:52 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Recently, my wife and I took the “Emotionally Healthy Relationships” course developed by Peter and Geri Scazzero. During one session we did a genogram. A genogram maps out a… Read More
Jesus’ Words for the Grieving
Written on June 12, 2020 at 8:45 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Jesus’ Words for the Grieving As a society we are contending with not only a pandemic and record job losses, but also with the racist violence that has plagued our… Read More
Beware the trap of binary thinking, by Jeff Chacon
Written on June 12, 2020 at 1:37 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
There’s a long overdue nationwide awakening to social injustices for a large segment of our country and it affects many of our dear brothers and sisters in Christ. God’s Word… Read More
Three Transformational Conversations About Race, Christian Ray Flores
Written on June 5, 2020 at 11:11 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over and we have been thrust into a new storm. The wave of voices calling for change after the senseless killing of George… Read More
Is there a message in the (tragic) mayhem?, by Malcolm Cox
Written on June 5, 2020 at 10:47 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Is there a message in the – tragic – mayhem? Access the podcast version of the newsletter by clicking here I have two things in my mind this week…. Read More
2022 BST Israel (7-14 Feb, post-tour 14-17 Feb)
Written on June 5, 2020 at 12:01 am, by Douglas Jacoby
Signed up: 38. Post-tour: 25 .. WALKING WHERE JESUS WALKED We hear a good deal of talk about doing what Jesus would do (WWJD?), but how about walking where Jesus… Read More
Racism: A Lament and Call to Repent – Renew.org
Written on June 3, 2020 at 1:44 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Shawn Patterson | Bio Friday, May 8, would have been Ahmaud Arbery’s 26th birthday. On Sunday, February 23, Ahmaud, a 25-year-old African American male, was jogging through Satilla Shores, Georgia. After seeing… Read More
‘We are not screaming when God is screaming’ – Christian Chronicle
Written on June 2, 2020 at 11:55 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Four lessons for members of Churches of Christ — black and white — outraged by George Floyd’s death. Cheryl Mann Bacon Columnist ‘We lose connection with the heart of God,… Read More
Race and Police Violence in America – Is the Beloved Community Actually Achievable?
Written on June 2, 2020 at 1:05 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
It’s fair to say our country finds itself in the heat of a reopened wound stemming from police violence and racial tensions. As we see our cities in turmoil, we… Read More
Teaching Our Children About Sexual Ethics
Written on June 1, 2020 at 2:16 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Teaching Our Children about Sexual Ethics and the Bible: A Live Interview With Steve & Deb Bowen for Parents and Grandparents Steve and Deb Bowen oversee the Family Ministry for… Read More
There Is No Truth
Written on June 1, 2020 at 12:59 pm, by Sandy Anjilivelil
Some say there is no truth, but at least fifteen things have to be true before this statement can even be uttered in English. What are they? Continue here.
