I recently read this article describing a once booming Chinese business district in New Orleans. From the 1870s-1930s, the city was home to a substantial enclave. While the Chinese are still located in New Orleans, this article reminded me that much can happen in 60 years. My guess is that […]
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Ruth Tucker writes, “Shrouded in legend and glorified by sainthood, Patrick, Ireland’s great fifth-century missionary is one of the most misrepresented figures in church history” (From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya, 37). On this first episode of Strike the Match, we are discussing, “Who was St. Patrick and what can we […]
Who was St. Patrick?
One of my greatest blessings has been the opportunity to complete two theological degrees. Closely related to this blessing was when I served as a college and seminary professor. I am pro-formal theological education. I am thankful for the academy. I continue to serve as an adjunctive professor. However, one […]
On Theological Education
Many people will not share their thoughts about an issue until they have thought about what someone else thinks about the issue. They major in thinking about the thoughts of others. They are always looking over their shoulders because they do not feel that it is safe to think for […]
But What Do You Think?
“‘O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?’” (Rev 6:10, ESV) . Last month, Open Doors USA, Advocacy Director, Kristin Wright noted that 2014 was the year for the highest level of global persecution of […]
Christian Persecution
There is a reason we do not have the widespread use of flying cars in the United States. It is not a matter of technology, an airplane is basically a flying car. It has never been easier to build a flying car–some already exist. The major issue is that our […]