Evangelism is one of the most awkward topics. Christians, non-Christians, and semi-Christians all have widely varying views. My own history with the word is complicated, but in my view the word and the practice are essential elements of Christian life. I don’t know how it could be possible to be a Christian and not beContinue reading “How not to evangelize (usually)”
Category Archives: Faith and life
Do you have any patience for argument?
People who believe that what became flesh in Jesus Christ was the Logos should be slow to give up on words, on speech, on patient, reasoned explanation and persuasion.
High school valedictory address
[Valedictory address at the commencement ceremony at Hopewell (VA) High School, June 14, 1977. I cringe on reading this 44 years later, though the core values expressed haven’t changed much.] Graduation from high school is one important step in the long process of becoming an independent adult. Parents and teachers will never again have theContinue reading “High school valedictory address”
Verba Sparsa 