The Bible's Salvation Story
Chuck Warnock said: Mennonite theologian Ted Grimsrud previews his new book, Mercy Not Sacrifice: The Bible's Salvation Story, at his blog Peace Theology.
Justice Anniversary
Chuck Warnock said: On the 30th anniversary of the murder of Bishop Oscar Romero, Kara Powell reflects on losing our lives.
Evander Holyfield Allegedly Beats Wife. Reason? Tithing.
Chuck Warnock said: Boxing champ Evander Holyfield allegedly hit his wife for not tithing, saying she "needed to put God first in her life."
The Question No One Asks: How is it with your soul?
Chuck Warnock said: We probably wouldn’t think of asking someone today, How is it with your soul?, but maybe that’s exactly what we should be doing.
We must not become cultural technicians, when what the world needs are doctors of the soul.
Learning to Pray: Contemplative Prayer
Chuck Warnock said: Emily Scott, founder of St. Lydia's, a Dinner Church by her definition, offers these simple suggestions for practicing contemplative prayer.
Archbishop of Canterbury Challenges Wall Street On Its Home Turf
Chuck Warnock said: For three days last week, the archbishop of Canterbury told economists, theologians and others attending a Wall Street conference that the “fat cats” of the world were not necessarily bad people, just victims of a terrible misunderstanding.
An Obituary for the Emerging Church
Chuck Warnock said: The Emerging Church, the controversial Christian movement, died in her sleep Thursday following a short illness. She was 21 (according to some sources).
Old Time Religion Ain't What It Used to Be
Chuck Warnock said: When Americans tell pollsters they're Christians, God only knows what they mean, according to two recent surveys of religious belief.
Study Links Luxury Goods and Selfishness
Chuck Warnock said: Two experiments show exposure to luxury leads people to think more about themselves than others.
Mary Gordon's 'Reading Jesus'
Chuck Warnock said: Mary Gordon's new book, Reading Jesus, brings fresh insight to the ancient Gospels.