Our societal age is known for many of its attributes. Anxiety. Divisiveness. Cynicism. Sarcasm. Skepticism. Disdain. Surely some admirable things could be said, but these are perhaps some of the most dominate attitudes within our air. Yet for the Christian life, this must not be so. The Apostle Paul exhorts us to be known for... Continue Reading →
Despite a general sense in our wider culture that Christianity is somehow anti-woman, I’ve never found this belief to carry much weight. That said, I know many Christian women have struggled with this general idea, so I by no means seek to diminish what some have experienced in their walk with Christ. I understand that... Continue Reading →
It’s something almost every evangelical who takes their faith seriously wrestles with. When we're in a social setting, particularly one in which we're surrounded by nonbelievers, what is an allowable amount of flexibility for humor to form healthy relationships, and what crosses the line of fidelity to Christ before all others? At what point should... Continue Reading →
“You are the salt of the earth.” Matthew 5:13 Recently, I watched the Christian documentary Burma Free Rangers that tells the story of a missionary family that serves those in the middle of war zones. It is a powerful film for many reasons, but most poignantly the film reminds us of the evil present in... Continue Reading →
As a church layman, I’ve spent the last couple of years intellectually engaging with my faith through Christian scholarship, some of which I’ve found fantastic, and some of which I can barely label Christian. You Kind of Have to be a Christian To be a Christian scholar, should imply that one indeed follows Jesus Christ.... Continue Reading →
If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve heard it. You assert that you believe that the Bible teaches a certain doctrine—typically while taking a stance for the historically orthodox position—and the person you are speaking with gives you a scornful look and says, “Well, that’s just your interpretation.” The... Continue Reading →
Moore Thinking 