I’ve been reading Brad Kallenberg’s insightful book, “God and Gadgets: Following Jesus in a Technological Age“. He makes some points that are quite pertinent this time of year, I think. In chapter 4, he develops the idea that technology in not neutral but instead comes with its own worldview, with instrumentalism as a prominent feature. keep reading
One of my recent posts touched on baptism which leads me to the more general topic of “doctrine”. In my church background, as in many others, baptism typically falls under the umbrella of doctrine, and more specifically of essential doctrine. In fact, there always was a heavy emphasis on “sound doctrine”, an expression Paul seem keep reading
I was moved to write a brief post on baptism after reading a series of articles on Harvard’s Fish Tank where I noted that the “baptism wars” were alive still in the next generation! On the one hand, I tend to glaze over when I read, once again, the same old arguments with no side keep reading
HEAVEN Everyone is trying to get to the bar. The name of the bar, the bar is called Heaven. The band in Heaven, they play my favorite song. They play it once again, play it all night long. Heaven, Heaven is a place a place where nothing, nothing ever happens. Heaven, Heaven is a place keep reading
Roger Waters a prophet? Roger Waters was the creative force behind Pink Floyd (post Syd Barrett) until he left the band and a bitter dispute regarding the name of the band ensued between him and fellow band members, David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Rick Wright. Roger is not only a creative lyricist and musician, but keep reading
I guess the idea that Rock music might have some prophetic message is hardly that radical. After all, Jesus himself said that if people grow silent, “the stones will cry out” (Luke 19:40). Besides the obvious, and unintentional, pun (“rock” and “stones”… bad!), the point is that God will use whatever means possible to speak, keep reading
One of the lessons I believe the practice of psychology has taught me is the superlative value of confidentiality. Indeed, the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct states, “Psychologists have a primary obligation and take reasonable precautions to protect confidential information obtained through or stored in any medium.” (2002, paragraph 4.01). From the keep reading
In Hebrews 12:2, we learn that Jesus endured the cross “for the joy set before him”, the joy of bringing salvation to many! When we forgive, whether that forgiveness seems “deserved” or not, the ultimate goal is the salvation of our brother. The passage in Matthew 18:15-18 has too often been misinterpreted as a passage keep reading
Spiritually speaking, the Bible teaches us to forgive in order that God, too, will forgive us (Matthew 6:14-15; Mark 11:25; Luke 6:37-38). Our reaction to this can sometimes be to think: “I guess I have to forgive them”, like a child “has to” his vegetables because they are good for him! Learning to love forgiveness keep reading
Forgiveness is ultimately a biblical topic, not a psychological topic, though psychology has had a lot to say about it in very recent years. Today, as always, it is a key need in God’s Church. We need to let the Bible define terms for us, like forgiveness, because, over time, our definitions can be influenced keep reading
Dr. David McAnulty is Associate Professor of Psychology at Abilene Christian University.
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