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The real spiritual danger of the Internet age is that it can encourage that oldest and greatest of sins—pride.
07/05/2017 - By Marv Knox
How should Christians respond to their rulers? The Bible speaks, but the answer is more complex than some Christians claim.
If Jesus had Twitter in his incarnation, his handle would have been @Simply_Make_Disciples.
06/23/2017 - By Marv Knox
It’s going to take more than conversion to make progress on social ills like racism, violence and poverty. It’s going to take more than individual piety to create a more just society. The highly individualized theology of American Christianity leaves us hamstrung to face the social problems of our time.
Churches are for people, and people are complicated. We’re human, and the records of our faith have not flinched in the face of that fact, so why should our churches?
06/21/2017 - By Marv Knox
What this year’s NBA Finals taught us is that racism rears its ugly head anywhere and everywhere.
If we think of church as a hospital, then under no circumstances could we ever turn someone away because her or his spiritual illness was too severe, or think someone has to change behavior or get healthy before becoming part of our community.
Christian discipleship is all-encompassing, and it has no room for worldly wisdom.
06/14/2017 - By Marv Knox
Fathers, mark your big day by being present with, protecting and praying for your family.
A “regular truck stop” promoted by at least 50 billboards prompted columnist Meredith Stone to ponder values that lie beneath surface observations.
06/07/2017 - By Marv Knox
Steve Bezner, senior pastor of Houston Northwest Church, reflects on the multi-faith future of the globe.
Here’s how church budgets would have to change if Christians were to take responsibility for U.S. poverty alleviation.
05/31/2017 - By Marv Knox