Tag: Rick Warren

Facing Mental Illness

June 19, 2013

Bones made a request to post a quote from Christianity Today. Christians Can’t Ignore the Uncomfortable Reality of Mental Illness Our shallow responses send the message that our faith has no answer for this kind of suffering by Amy Simpson Last weekend, the nation, and particularly the evangelical community, was stunned by the news that … More Facing Mental Illness

{+}Rick Warren Among Other New Age Gurus{+}

November 19, 2010

Can you find Rick Warren? From: http://www.numii.net/word_press/gurus Gurus The Spiritual Light! Click the guru’s name to visit full page on the featured gurus… Richard RoseRichard Rose was an American mystic, esoteric philosopher, author, poet, and investigator of paranormal phenomena. He believed a spiritual Ultimate truth exists and can be found for oneself with sufficient application … More {+}Rick Warren Among Other New Age Gurus{+}

The Five Purposes of a Purpose Driven Church

January 13, 2010

Rick Warren is one of the most influential Christian leaders around today, even praying at President Obama’s inauguration. The Purpose Driven movement is growing consistently larger. It is undoubtedly successful, and many would say that this is because God is blessing the quality of what they are doing. Yet some people do have difficulty when … More The Five Purposes of a Purpose Driven Church

Bridging the Gap between Muslims and Christians

September 8, 2009

I found this article in the Mennonite Weekly Review, ‘Praying at the Mosque’, fascinating. It’s about a Christian who prayed at a mosque in Bethlehem twice a week for three months. He built friendships, was invited to homes, and learnt how Christian’s were viewed by those particular Muslim men. He was entirely clear that his … More Bridging the Gap between Muslims and Christians

Is the Corporate Church fading in the Internet Age?

August 30, 2009

Muppet has raised an interesting question, particularly for those of us who include a blogging community and teaching available over the internet as part of our Christian lives. Muppet commented: “But instead sold a product that is most advantageous to the advisor” [-RP, earlier, commenting on moral hazard] This has been the basis of business … More Is the Corporate Church fading in the Internet Age?