S. Michael Craven
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Thinking Christianly about Islam, Muslims, and the Ground-Zero Mosque – Part 2
Islam is more than mere religion in the recently secularized Western sense — i.e., private beliefs that are largely irrelevant to public life.
Thinking Christianly about Islam, Muslims, and the Ground-Zero Mosque – Part I
First, let me just say that to assert \"Christianly\" thoughts on the topics of Islam, Muslims, and the Ground-Zero mosque is by no means to suggest that this is the authoritative biblical view on these matters
Politicized and Polarized
This is by no means my first time to encounter this manner of reaction from fellow Christians. However, this lack of civility and love toward one another should warrant serious concern
Christians and Public Education
My concern with public education centers principally on its role in elevating the state\'s authority above that of the family.
The Best Apologetic
I sometimes sense that we may be more interested in merely winning arguments; thus we may wield apologetics as martial arts
Theo-tainment versus Discipleship
There is an overwhelming body of research demonstrating a significant disconnect between professing faith in Jesus Christ and actually following Jesus.
Revival: What It Is and Why We Need It!
Revival is a seemingly old-fashioned word that conjures up numerous definitions, some of which have little to do with authentic revival
Thoughtless Faith
Do you sometimes struggle to engage with unbelievers? Do you feel ill-equipped to dialogue with those who reject faith in Jesus Christ?
Postmodernism: Friend or Foe?
There is a great deal of consternation and, I might add, confusion over the nature and impact of postmodernism.
Institutional Emphasis: Trusting in Man Rather Than God
The church, first and foremost, is not defined as an institution but as a living body comprising God\'s people.