A minister’s escape from sexual addiction
Sometimes, the temptation would strike in the middle of the afternoon, while youth minister Steve Holladay worked on a Bible lesson or responded to e-mails…
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ACU lectures promote ‘spirit of fellowship’
ABILENE, Texas — A call for unity between “estranged brothers and sisters” highlighted the recent Abilene Christian University Lectureship, which focused on the 100-year-old division…
Author focuses on bold theology
Carl R. Holladay. A Critical Introduction to the New Testament: Interpreting the Message and Meaning of Jesus Christ, Nashville, Tenn.; Abingdon Press, 2005. ISBN 0-68708-569-1;…
INSIDE STORY: Sin unclad: Churches face porn problem
A couple of months ago, I tested the bounds of your Christian compassion by attempting a humor column in this space. Well, I’m going to…
Dialogue: A conversation with Royce Money
ABILENE, TEXAS — Growing up in Temple, Texas, Royce Money never understood why his grandparents worshiped at different churches. His grandfather, W.G. Whitlow, attended the…
The war in Iraq: Perspectives from a scholar, an Army colonel, a soldier’s wife
Three diverse Christians offer their views on the war and a faith-based response to some issues it raises. Lee Camp is associate professor of theology…
When it comes to racial reconciliation, our churches have a long way to go
Tension prevailed in Montgomery, Ala., on March 24, 1965. An estimated 25,000 people were preparing for the next day's march to the state Capitol, the…
Many ministers avoid sermons on war, but congregations supporting soldiers
At almost every service, the Laurel, Md., church prays for the U.S. soldiers in Iraq. But the congregation never introduces politics — be it support…
A just war or not: Members grapple with Iraq toll
Before he died in Iraq, Army Cpl. Dustin Kendall often told his mother: “Freedom is not free. Freedom has sacrifices.” The 21-year-old church member from…
A grandson’s tribute to two special people
I close my eyes and I am back in Hayward, a speck on the map in southeastern Missouri’s Bootheel where my Papa and Grandma Ross…
