Get Ready for the World to Change
Christians are sometimes criticised for often focussing on the “End”, either of the world (when Jesus will return), or ourselves (when we die). This criticism can be about the negative […]
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Is Expertise Needed for Wisdom?
[Note: Ask John has a fresh question answered, featured here too.] Q. I ask you questions because I’ve studied with you. Other people, I assume, ask you questions because they […]
The Art of Lying in Bed
Every now and then I find people who delight in the physical act of waking up in the morning. They don’t associate waking up with bad breath, the screams of […]
“Dust in the Wind”
In July this year, the little-known Youtube singer, Tuana Mey, brought out a new cover of the 1977 classic Kansas song, Dust in the Wind. In the film clip, her […]
On the Praise of Beautiful Women
“Wow, look at that! That’s what I call a beautiful flag bearer! We are having so many of them tonight.” “Wait until you see the blonde holding the flag of […]
Federer, Phelps, and the Olympic Spirit
Ahhh, the Olympics. Every two years (alternating winter/summer) we are treated to two-weeks of exemplary dedication, fierce competition, athletic performances that seem to defy the capabilities of the human frame, […]
The Geometry of Faith
According to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity (CSGC) at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, there are approximately 41,000 Christian denominations and organizations in the world (2011 statistic). That’s 41,000 […]
Wondering Fair 