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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
There comes a point when workers just won’t take it anymore
Young people preparing to enter the workforce can take heart that they can push back. An article at Apple Insider described worker rioting at a Foxconn factory in China. Main point: There comes a point when frustration becomes greater than fear of that oppressive...
Is crypto a worthwhile calling?
I've heard young people talking about crypto. Is really worth getting into as a vocation? An opinion piece in The Atlantic makes some cautionary points. Main point: "Crypto was built on the idea that you shouldn’t have to trust banks with your money, that people...
Pastors, shepherds of minds. Here's a challenging statement: "…all Christians are to be theologians." Your pastor wants to bring out the theologian in you. How does Peter Beck do it for his congregation? Dwell on this: "…my mantra has become “orthodoxy leads to...
Is your pastor wondering about developing an academic/scholarly side to his ministry? Here are some points made in an interview about finding that path:"I’ve always loved being very involved in the church and teaching in the academy. I’ve never really drawn a sharp...
Is your pastor wondering about developing an academic/scholarly side to his ministry? Here are some points made in an interview about finding that path:"I’ve always loved being very involved in the church and teaching in the academy. I’ve never really drawn a sharp...
Pastors versus scholarsAre the two in conflict? One person answers the question by doing both, pastoring, editing for The Gospel Coalition, and teaching as an adjunct professor at a seminary. He's also part of a long-term academic project. Along the way, he's learned...
Pastors versus scholarsAre the two in conflict? One person answers the question by doing both, pastoring, editing for The Gospel Coalition, and teaching as an adjunct professor at a seminary. He's also part of a long-term academic project. Along the way, he's learned...
Pay attention to your mind. Here's an organization dedicated to theological scholarship, the Evangelical Theology Society. Scholars like these generate ideas that filter into the mainstream and shape the thinking of lay people. While it's important for seminaries to...