— Law and Mission? This past Monday, the case of Christian Legal Society v. Martinez was argued before the United States Supreme Court.  The case arises out of the refusal of the University of California, Hastings Law School to recognize a local Christian Legal Society chapter as an official registered student organization.  As described in the CLS’ Brief, at U.C. Hastings,   RSOs are…

This is a pastor friend of ours in Coburg, Oregon, and this is one of the best stories I have ever read. What other missional stories are you aware of or a part of in your neighborhood? Surprising ministry in my community? Scot, I know I have shared my story with you before, but I…

John Goldingay, in his book on the Psalms (Psalms, Vol. 1: Psalms 1-41 (Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms) ), calls Psalm 7:10-16 a statement of faith. I have the text after the jump, but his point will guide our comments today. Four opening statements, all quite personal and I’ve highlighted those…

James Davison Hunter, in his new book, (To Change the World: The Irony, Tragedy, and Possibility of Christianity in the Late Modern World ), examines the Christian Right.  Two overall comments: this may be the best sketch of the popular perception of the Christian Right I’ve ever read. And, alongside that, this chp lacks an…

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