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Thoughts on Martyrdom and Freedom

Posted on : September 25, 2017

The Christian movement that has grown to more than 2.3 billion adherents was birthed in martyrdom. Martyrdom is sometimes viewed as a terrible, if not foolish, way to die. Yet many who have chosen this… Continue Reading

On Letting the Bible Get Too Close

Posted on : September 25, 2017

The man had a way with words. About that, there can be no doubt. In my view, he was a master of putting such a sharp edge on things that one could hardly read what… Continue Reading

Science and Faith: The Why, How, and Who

Posted on : September 20, 2017

Why bring together mainstream science with mere Christianity? Not too many Sundays ago, I was preaching to a congregation of mainly emerging adults (by which I mean age 18-30), and in the midst of a… Continue Reading

Long-Term Faith in the Age of Instant Gratification

Posted on : September 18, 2017

Lately my computer has been running slowly. And by slowly, I mean it takes an extra few seconds for programs to start running. It’s annoying. In those short few seconds I think of all the… Continue Reading

Is it Defensible to Preach ā€œHeart Religionā€ Today?

Posted on : September 11, 2017

When getting to know someone we often start by asking questions like: What kind of work do you do? Where do you live? What was your major in college? What’s your hometown? It’s normal to… Continue Reading
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January 23, 2023

ā€œAn abba said, ā€˜The prophets wrote books, then came our fathers, who put them into practice. Those who came after them learnt them by heart. Then came the present generation, who …

January 23, 2023

ā€œAn abba said, ā€˜The prophets wrote books, then came our fathers, who put them into practice. Those who came after them learnt them by heart. Then came the present generation, who …

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December 16, 2022

AFTE is now accepting scholarship applications for 2023. Applications and required supporting materials are due in the AFTE office no …

July 1, 2022

A Foundation for Theological Education (AFTE) John Wesley Fellowships have been awarded to six doctoral students. The John Wesley Fellows …