The term "fundamentalist" comes with a century of baggage. It can be confused with any number of notions and assigned to a variety of people and groups. But despite its varied history, the actual "fundamentals" of the faith from which the name derives are quite clear, straightforward, and stand as classic understandings of biblical faith. So whether you know it or not, you … [Read more...] about The Fundamentals
Archives for July 2012
5 Questions Every Leader Must Ask
Leadership is fast-paced and fully-loaded, and I'm hardly an expert. But I'm constantly learning through my successes and failures. One aspect of leadership I've been considering lately is the necessity to ask the right questions. A good leader asks good questions. So here are a some questions I've found helpful for leading well. What's next?A leader must constantly think … [Read more...] about 5 Questions Every Leader Must Ask
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones on the True Hope of Preaching
"Our faith should not be in the sermon, it should be in the Holy Spirit Himself." … [Read more...] about D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones on the True Hope of Preaching
3 Ways to Stir Your Soul
I think often of soulfulness. I want soulful faith. I want more than mere robotic obedience; I want passion and fire and depth. I want an overflowing heart like a spring. To this end, I try to be mindful of things that stir my soul. From one spiritual hobo to another, let me offer three simple ideas that have been helpful to me for stirring my soul. I hope these ideas will … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Stir Your Soul
Ross Douthat on Liberal Christianity
Ross Douthat's thoughts on Liberal Christianity so struck me I thought them worth sharing here. In a New York Times Op-Ed, Douthat reflects on the recent theological changes within the Episcopal Church and on Christian Liberalism in general. Douthat writes pointedly and even prophetically throughout the article. However, two points in particular stick out to me. 1. … [Read more...] about Ross Douthat on Liberal Christianity