A Warning to Evangelicals

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A former editor of Christianity Today magazine, Philip Yancey is author of more than two dozen books.  His books have sold more than fourteen million copies, making him one of the most successful evangelical authors in the world.  Philip’s newest book, What Good Is God, includes a speech he gave at his alma mater, Columbia International University.  The following is an excerpt from that speech. *** I have learned to appreciate other traditions of the faith.  While writing a book about prayer I … Read More

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The Social Networking of the Believers?

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If you’ve haven’t heard the term “social networking,” then you and Rip Van Winkle have a lot in common.1 With the ubiquitous reality of Facebook and Twitter and the zillion other ways we virtually connect, culture has been irrevocably changed in less than a decade.2  Every company seems to have a Facebook page (we’re way beyond the age of just having a company website) and wants me to LIKE them to access special offers. And the term “social networking” has … Read More

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I Thought Evangelism Was a Sin!

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EVANGELISM: IT’S NOT JUST FOR CHRISTIANS ANYMORE If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, then Campus Crusade is getting epic accolades. This handy blog post amplifies a trend picked up by no less than the New York Times:  major brand retailers are doing campus evangelism. The video at the bottom of the link is stunning: Freshman evangelism is being done by companies on a campus near you; right down to the personal testimonies, the freshman dorm move-in and the freshman … Read More

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The 100 Best Christian Books Ever Written*

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“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left, I buy food and clothes.” ~ Erasmus In October of 2010, I compiled a “Must-Have-In-Your-Library” Book List consisting of 62 titles. The list was provoked by the many people who’ve asked me what books I recommend as “must reads.” Recently, I added more books to the list (including out-of-print titles that can still be obtained), bringing the number up to an even 100. Three things to … Read More

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