What do you think about when it’s time to take communion? Do you have an internal conflict about whether you should go for the wine and not the juice this time? Or, maybe a silent hope that the cracker will be larger than last time? It is getting close to lunch. Life can be distracting... Continue Reading →
Writing in the mid-1600s, the French scientist and philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote that, “There is no denying it; one must admit that there is something astonishing about Christianity. ‘It is because you were born in it,’ they will say. Far from it; I stiffen myself against it for that very reason, for fear of being... Continue Reading →
A couple of months ago, I put the commonly used defeater phrase, “That’s just your interpretation,” on trial, and found the integrity behind its typical usage woefully lacking. Essentially, those who resort to using it, although mostly likely unaware of such a reality, are acting against the love of both neighbor and God. That previous... 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 →
They sat outside the coffee shop together in a moment of silence. Bright streetlights lined their outdoor seating area. This was their spot. This is where he’d made that decision three years ago. This is where he was now questioning it. There was a good-looking couple nearby, talking sweet things to each other. He eyed... Continue Reading →
Moore Thinking 