Yesterday, I came across an article by James Jordan called The Closing of the Calvinistic Mind. While written from a considerably different place within the world of Reformed Christianity than I occupy, it is simply sensational. … [Continue reading...]
Jesus Isn’t Cool: Chanon Ross Challenges Evangelical Youth Ministry
22 Sep by
Here's the kind of column that I really wish could be written by more evangelicals: Jesus Isn't Cool: Challenging Youth Ministry, by Chanon Ross. Here's a sample: … [Continue reading...]
Mohler and Moore on Southern Baptists, Southern Seminary and Alcohol: A meandering response to the forum
20 Sep by
Steve McCoy at Reformissionary, recently linked to a forum at Southern Seminary where Drs. Russell Moore and Al Mohler discussed the seminary's position on the use of alcohol. (Total abstinence is a requirement for teachers and … [Continue reading...]
Shrinking Greatness To Fit The Screen :What worries me about evangelicals and the Narnia films
19 Sep by
In December, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (LWW) will be released to the big screen. Probably no single piece of Christian literature has been enjoyed and passed on by so many people, Christian and not, as LWW. The … [Continue reading...]
“Worldview” Pros and Cons
18 Sep by
Since we were trapped in a car for 7 hours together, Joel and I debated/discussed a topic that we've disagreed about for some time: The usefulness of the idea of a "Christian Worldview." … [Continue reading...]
An Optimistic View of Blogging Evangelicalism: Community, Confessional Conversations and Adventures In Self-Criticism
16 Sep by
On September 17th, I was privileged to present the following paper at the Civitas Conference: "After Evangelicalism," at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thanks to Joel Hunter for inviting me to be part of a panel … [Continue reading...]
The Return of “No Voices In My Head”
14 Sep by
I'm tired of small potatos. We might as well get to the big dog of these "hearing voices" post. Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome Mr. Bill Mckinnon to the stage for tonight's main course, "No Voices In My Head." Mr. Mackinnon may, … [Continue reading...]
Signs Redux: I’m Weary of Weird Christians
10 Sep by
Looks like a three-year old iMonk classic is stirring 'em up out there in the blogosphere, so I think it deserves to see the light of day here in the big show. So here is one of my favorite essays: "Signs: (I'm Weary of Weird … [Continue reading...]
Can I Have My Bible Back?
8 Sep by
Joel Hunter wrote this absolutely outstanding piece about the Bible and propositional, positivist versions of truth. I believe IM readers will resonate with much of what he is saying, and it's said well. The post was prompted … [Continue reading...]
The IM Newsroom: Pizza, Youth Evangelism Relationship Celebrated
5 Sep by
The 50th anniversary of one of the most productive relationships in Christianity was celebrated this week at Zondervan's "Youth Ministry Hall of Fame" in Nashville as pizza finally received a long overdue recognition for its … [Continue reading...]
One Big, Happy, Lie: Southern Baptists, Alcohol and Me
I brought something I want to share with you. Do you have a few minutes? I think you'll find it interesting. It's my "Southern Baptists and Alcohol" scrapbook. It tells the story of what I grew up hearing and believing about … [Continue reading...]