I had the privilege of preaching today at Čapljina Evangelical Church; this is a paraphrase of my sermon there.
So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the … Read the rest “David And Goliath: God Versus God”
In the library of Christian literature, there is no small discussion about how Christians should engage with the culture that surrounds them. It is, after the definition of the gospel, one of the most important discussions that can be had … Read the rest “Christian classics: H. Richard Niebuhr’s Christ and Culture”
The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) was the final instruction of Jesus Christ, and left Christians with the charge to take Christ’s message to the ends of the earth. Since that time there has been no small debate over the practical … Read the rest “Toward a Relevant Application of the Christian Faith”
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It has been quite a while since I’ve recorded a new podcast, and I hope that you haven’t fallen into despair while waiting for this episode. … Read the rest “Podcast Episode 4: What is Culture and Should We Make It?”
Working on a team is challenging, even if all the members are seasoned professionals. This year our team consists of several new interns and staff that have never spent time in our location before. Here’s what we are planning to … Read the rest “3 Essential Elements of Any Great Team And How to Build Them”
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Finally, here is the long-awaited third episode of podcast. The audience has been clamouring for the next instalment, the press has been calling, and time has … Read the rest “Podcast episode 3: The Refugee Question in Bosnia and Herzegovina”
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This is the second episode of THE BOSNIA PROJECT podcast. This one came out pretty well, and I hope you enjoy it — it is a … Read the rest “Podcast Episode 2: Ten things for leading a balanced life overseas”
I will say to those called ‘Not my people,’ ‘You are my people’…
I can still remember the day when my good friend sat down with me in a Starbucks in Atlanta and said, “I want you to come back … Read the rest “Give to those in need and become the one in need”
Spurred by my recent post about what you all are apparently buying, I just went over to Amazon.com to take a look at their Best Sellers lists. Apparently, a lot of you want to make sure you know everything about … Read the rest “The secret to living here is becoming clueless”
Culture affects everyone. There are lots of people who try to claim they aren’t affected. “I don’t listen to commercials.” “I don’t watch TV.” “I don’t follow sports.” “I don’t really like music.”
The truth is, you live in a … Read the rest “Ways to keep up with the culture when you are far from it”
