Category Archives: Culture

Anglican Bishop compares global warming opponents to incestuous Austrian father

So you’re having second thoughts about global warming? Not convinced by Al Gore or a growing number of scientists that climate change is being brought about by the human contribution to carbon emissions? Then you’re no better than Josef Fritzl, according to the Church of England’s Bishop of Stafford, Gordon Mursell. Horrific stories have surrounded [...]

Tony Blair Launches Faith Foundation in NYC

Several news agencies have shown interest in yesterday’s public launch of The Tony Blair Faith Foundation from New York City. Here are several links for those who might be interested in more details:
BBC News: “Blair launches faith foundation”
Time Magazine: “Tony Blair’s Leap of Faith”
New York Times: “Blair Charity to Enlist Religion as a Positive [...]

Christian Boycotts :: Sitting in Judgment Against Unbelievers

In our recent trip to visit friends and family in the United States, we found ourselves neck-deep in a heated conversation about whether Christians should patronize businesses that support equal rights for gays and lesbians in the marketplace. Particular emphasis was placed on Wal-Mart’s decision to join the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce [...]

We didn’t know we were poor

Mississippi is my home state. When Mississippians admit their roots, they often hear stereotypical responses that drip with mockery, innuendo and misunderstanding. So we develop certain coping mechanisms, like the self-effacing joke I’ve used for years: “Yeah, I didn’t start wearing shoes until I got married!” It provides comic relief, gives my friends something to [...]

Drew Marshall: Cultural Christianity is Killing Us!

Until this week, I had never heard of 100 Huntley Street or The Drew Marshall Show. Huntley Street is a daily Christian television show in Canada that describes itself as “a vibrant and authentic, interactive, interview/talk/music program, bringing the Christian message to the viewer by exposing them to real people with real stories.” Drew Marshall [...]

A Welshman’s Testimony: Jesus Never Lets Go!

Yesterday I recorded an interview with Mark Dorey, a really good friend who came to faith relatively late in life as a result of God’s amazing providence. Mark leads one of the house groups with Temple Baptist Church in Pontypridd (Wales) and he’s also one of eight people on our teaching team. His story highlights [...]