If you read my last post, you know that after six years, I am moving back to the United States. I'm filled with mixed emotions as I try to sort through what this means for my life and retirement plan. I've moved into that pensive, reflective mode; everything I ...
After reading Dr. Malcolm Yarnell's paper entitled, Shall We "Build Bridges" or "Pull Down Strongholds"? I was inspired to respond. I don't usually do this sort of thing, but here's an excerpt:
I, however, believe that the gap between the mainstream culture and the "Christian" subculture many Americans find themselves ...
They say that Coca-Cola is the world's most recognizable brand. No matter where you go in the world, chances are that you can get the familiar caramel-colored fizzy drink. Coke is everywhere.
Coke doesn't taste the same in every country, though. They adjust the flavor based on local tastes. In Europe, ...
Why do millions of people around the world tune in every week (many are even willing to pay for it) to watch a convoluted, (half-baked?), confusing serialized television show about plane crash victims stranded on a mysterious island?The story.Questions. Unexpected twists. Attention to detail. Artistic nuance. Mythologies. Love. Danger. The ...
From the early days of television through the 1970's, there were three television networks. They had no competition and total control over what Americans watched on TV.Then came cable. 24 hours a day of news. Sports. Movies. Weather. Home shopping. Music videos. They focused on smaller markets, but gave people ...
Sure their computers are prettier and crash a lot less than everyone else's, but Mac users are more than just adopters of an alternative operating system. They're members of a club. If you've ever been evangelized by a Mac user, you know what I mean. It's more than a computer, ...
As I talk with other Christians about life and society and current events, it strikes me how suspicious we are of everyone. The atheists have taken over the public school system. The homosexuals want to turn all boys gay. The Mexicans are invading. The Muslims want to outlaw Christianity. Universal health care ...
My team had an interesting discussion over the last couple of days. This isn't as remarkable as it might sound, but while most people spend Christmas talking about football and shopping, our team talks about ecclesiology. Who says we aren't committed to our jobs? (And no, there is no truth ...
I spoke with a friend the other day who is constantly on his guard against what he perceives as a secular aggression against him as a Christian. In other words, he's concerned that adulturers, homosexuals, drug users, and democrats all hate him and are out to take away his freedom. ...
Steve McCoy killed his Missional Baptist Blog last week. It was a great forum for missional folks to connect with likeminded people and discuss everything from theology, ministry, culture, and whatever else we wanted. I am thankful for Steve's hard work in maintaining it, and always keeping the ...
Unless writing a lot makes one a "writer," Ernest is an unemployed former missionary. After more than six years in Western Europe, he is moving to Portland, where he drinks too much coffee and over-analyzes human behavior. For more about Ernest, visit the About page where you can read a long-time reader's interview with him. Or, if you don't mind waiting a very, very long time, send him an email.