Service, Fellowship, & Lemonade
Dogs pranced eagerly about, and a sleepy old cat lay curled up on the roof of one of Cristolândia’s buildings. We arrived to a warm welcome and a moment of worship before being told about the mission of the program. Cristolândia, our hosts explained, was a project that very literally takes drug addicts from the streets of Cracklândia…
Truth or Comfort?
Over the years of teaching and coaching undergraduate and graduate students, I’ve learned a lot about what tends to move someone to pursue higher education. Oh, sure, there are studies in academic journals that offer valuable insights as to why someone from this or that demographic says, “I want to go to college.” Let me…
The Cultural Signs of Progressive Christianity
What are the Cultural Signs of Progressive Christianity? Have you ever picked up a popular book at your local Christian bookstore, only to be confused when you read statements like, “The Bible is primarily a human book”? Or perhaps you’ve listened to a prominent Christian speaker only to be stopped in your tracks by their…
