We have entered an era of bailouts. I have been thinking a great deal about this “new era” and a number of questions have come to my mind – questions I believe Christians in American should be pondering if we are going to adapt and reach future generations with the message of the Gospel. Consider: [...]

Sam Hodges, a religion reporter for The Dallas Morning News, wrote an interesting post for the DallasNews.com Religion Blog in which he discusses the many meanings of the word “Christian.” Hodges writes: Today the word means whatever you want it to. Most Americans think a “Christian” is a good person who believes in God. If [...]

  You might be THAT Christian if… …you think that posting anonymously in online discussion forums counts as evangelism. …you think that engaging in apologetic discussions and debates is the same as sharing the Gospel. …you reach out to the gay community by quoting verses from Leviticus. …you are a republican because Jesus was, too. [...]

I encourage you to take the time to read this week’s Newsweek article written by Jon Meacham as well as some of the reactions to his article. I will discuss this issue of a post-Christian America in my next post by asking this question: Is a post-Christian America good for Christianity? The ArticleMeacham: The End [...]

Unanimous ruling: Iowa marriage no longer limited to one man, one woman | DesMoinesRegister.com “The Iowa Supreme Court this morning upheld a Polk County judge’s 2007 ruling that marriage should not be limited to one man and one woman. The ruling, viewed nationally and at home as a victory for the gay rights movement and [...]

A special piece of advice for Foolish Cross readers: “Don’t buy stuff you cannot afford.” A friend and colleague shared this Saturday Night Live skit with me yesterday. It is an absolutely hilarious piece of commentary on American culture. Sadly, I think many in our country would react to this advice in the same way [...]

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Baptist Press – Poll examines faith’s role in parenting – News with a Christian Perspective: “The national survey of 1,200 adults with children under 18 at home found the most common definitions of successful parenting include children having good values (25 percent), being happy adults (25 percent), finding success in life (22 percent), being a [...]

In another installment of the “Nightline Face-Off” series, the existence of Satan will be debated on Friday, March 20 at Mars Hill Church in Seattle, WA. The “Face-Off” series began two years ago when the question of “Does God Exist?” was the topic of discussion. The debate will be moderated by Dan Harris. Arguing against [...]

Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, WA was invited to speak at the Desiring God 2008 National Conference in September. If you have not yet watched or listened to his session, How Sharp the Edge? Christ, Controversy, and Cutting Words, I strongly recommend that you do so now. I found his message, considered by some [...]