“The influence of Christianity on culture . . . is largely invisible” and five other 2010 Megathemes

In a Barna Research Group article from December 13, six church-related megathemes were discussed: 1. The Christian Church is becoming less theologically literate. 2. Christians are becoming more ingrown and less outreach-oriented. 3. Growing numbers of people are less interested in spiritual principles and more desirous of learning pragmatic solutions for life. 4. Among Christians, [...]

Poppies, Prayers, Primaries, and Presence

How would Jesus vote?  Is Jesus a rebublican, a democrat, a tea partier, a socialist, or something altogether different?  How can Christ-followers engage the socio-political culture in which we live without being obliged to any political party?  Several moments in recent weeks caused me to ask those questions.  I’ll share them, as well as one [...]