Stephen Dawe charity, Church and State, Civility, Culture, Debate, discernment, Law, Pastoring

Online Reading (January 31, 2020)

Bit of a monster post today. There are lots of interesting things going on: Brexit: Today the European Union loses one state as the UK leaves. Psychology:  professor claims humans hardwired to dismiss facts inconvenient to their worldview. Writing: Why is so much Christian writing, er, um, bland? Free Speech: John Stackhouse criticizes UK cities … Continue reading Online Reading (January 31, 2020)

Stephen Dawe Culture, Debate, Discipleship, Secularity

Online Reading (Dec. 10, 2019)

Condolences: Pray for Tim Challies (popular blogger at challies.com) as he deals with the sudden death of his father. Morality: Kirk Durston writes unpopular ideas on the societal value of Sexual Morality.  Belief: Does the fall of traditional religion mean an increase in superstition?  Theology: Credo this month is all about universalism. This is a … Continue reading Online Reading (Dec. 10, 2019)

Stephen Dawe Culture, discernment, Politics

Online Reading (Dec. 9, 2019)

Natural Disaster: A volcano erupts suddenly, while tourists are on a New Zealand island. Discernment: John Piper opines on competence and its value for discerning God’s will for your life.  Culture: In a very bad idea, I Am Jesus is a new game under development.  Politics: David Brooks explains why he rejected socialism. 

Stephen Dawe Christianity, Church Planting, Culture

Online Reading (Dec. 5, 2019)

Christian Living: I don’t know what God is doing, but God knows what He’s doing.  Leadership: Trust is non-negotiable in Christian Leadership.  Revitalizing Churches: We need pastors to revitalize churches, Thom Rainer discusses why some pastors don’t want to take up the job.   Culture: Apparently culture is now telling me it’s insanely bad to … Continue reading Online Reading (Dec. 5, 2019)

Stephen Dawe Ancient History, Apologetics, China, Culture, Ethics, Hong Kong, Politics, theology

Online Reading (November 26, 2019)

Divorce and Remariage: Tom Screiner opines on the Bible’s views on divorce and remarriage. (I’m not sure what I think).Biblical Authenticity: An article on how predictive prophecy can demonstrate Biblical authority.Cost Savings: A new baby clothes library has opened up in my city.Hong Kong: The massive disconnect between the people of Hong Kong and their … Continue reading Online Reading (November 26, 2019)