Over the centuries, human beings have developed innumerable false ideas and concepts of God. The Greeks believed gods controlled and governed the passions of men. They had a god for each emotion, a deity for each passion. They worshiped the planets, the sun, t... More »
On Wednesday October 24, I was asked to show the film “Education Under Fire†at the weekly Pasadena fireside chat hosted by Dorothy Nelson. The film is about the Iranian government-sponsored campaign to deny members of the Bahai Faith their right to attend... More »
Almost a year ago, our congregation affirmed, by over 80%, that we would become a member of the Reconciling Ministries Network. This meant that we would openly express, in an outward and visible way, that all are welcome in our congregation, including persons ... More »
37 “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the... More »
In our culture overflowing with reality shows and “videos gone viral,†it’s easy to gain instant fame. There seems to be no end to the fascination with the spotlight, and many people will do almost any act, no matter how extreme, to attract public attentio... More »
There are, primarily, two ways I can handle physical actions or words directed at me in an attack, in condemnation, in correction, or in an attempt to advise me. I can either react or respond. Even doing nothing is a reaction or a response. If I freeze and, ... More »
If you were asked to define Judaism in one line, what would you say? Is it unique among religions, and if yes, how? What has it brought to the table of religious discourse? Holiday Naming Those who have named children, companies or products, or have picked tit... More »
Somewhat to my surprise, I have written a book. The title is 8 Habits of Love, and in one way or another, you are all in it. Although the material for this book has come from many experiences on my life’s journey, I know that the final product woul... More »
The leadership of Fuller President Richard J. Mouw in the area of interfaith dialogue was featured in a July 27, 2012, article in the Deseret News titled “An Interreligious Pioneer: Evangelical Seminary President Builds Bridges through ‘Convicted Civility.’â... More »
Fuller Seminary mourns the recent loss of John Clifford “Cliff” Anderson, a key leader in the partnership between Fuller and Young Life. Will Stoller-Lee and Chap Clark, who both partnered especially closely with Cliff Anderson, remember him for his life of fr... More »
“Altadena Baptist Church is in the middle of one of its largest building projects in decades. We are progressing, slowly but surely, toward the installation of a lift to carry people between the main floor and the basement, as well as the redesign of the restr... More »
A woman in Wausau, Wisconsin who owned a yard shop, started a ministry project which she called “Keeping America Warm Foundationâ€. In 1991, this woman, Evie Rosen, started other women making 7×9 inch squares using scraps of yarn left from other projects. K... More »
