The Horror of Guilt: Keeping It Real in a Culture That Doesn't Care Posted: Mar 15, 2011 by Benjamin Plunkett We have failed to place an adequate vision of judgment before them. Hey, I'm blaming myself too. Making it real to people involves more than just relating some facts. That much is clear.  Read the full article…

The Boy Who Gave Up His Dinner Posted: Nov 11, 2010 by Kara Johnson When I get hungry, I get desperate and difficult. If anyone steps in between me and my snack, you can be sure it won't be pretty. If you ask me to share, I might give up a small bite, but internally, my nice gesture is playing tug-of-war with a growling tummy. Although each character in the biblical account of feeding the 5,000 teaches an indispensable lesson, I empathize most with the boy who gave up his dinner. Jesus feeding the 5,000 is the only miracle recorded in all four of the gospels. It presents layers of crucial spiritual insight and eloquently illustrates the fact that when individuals practice selflessness and obedience, a massive display of God's power and provision can be cultivated. It is fascinating to think about the web of variables involved. Had the individual players not cooperated, things would have turned out differently.  Read the full article…

Opinions: Christians and Social Justice Posted: Oct 26, 2010 by Jacob Riggs Should Christians be involved in social justice? Why or why not?  Read the full article…