Tag Archives: Bible

Why Care About the Bible?

The question caught me by surprise. It’s not that I hadn’t thought that people would have this question. It’s just that after more than 30 years in ministry, no one had ever asked me this question. It was simple, straight-forward, … Continue reading

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What Good Is Religion if the Facts Aren’t True?

For some time, there has been significant debate about whether the facts in the Bible are true. This debate has been framed in a variety of ways. In the early twentieth century, biblical scholars searched for evidence of the historical … Continue reading

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May Day, Immigration, and Social Justice

As I read the news coverage over the weekend, I was struck by the attention given to May Day demonstrations throughout the United States.  May 1 is International Workers Day.  While May 1 doesn’t typically draw much attention in the … Continue reading

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