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Why No One Likes Evangelism

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Over the years, I have encountered many Christians who do not feel comfortable with evangelism.  Loosely, evangelism is the process in which Christians seek to convert or share the Gospel of Christ to others.  When you say the word “evangelism” … Continue reading →

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Post Christian Europe: Not Dead

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

This past Sunday, we had the wonderful opportunity to have Pieter and Nora Kalkman visit us and share about their ministry in Europe. They spoke about their work in eastern Europe and their challenges in “post Christian” Europe.  Nora and … Continue reading →

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In Front of the Church

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Video blog thoughts… Pentecost 3C

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Al & Tipper Gore: An Inconvenient Marriage?

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

I’m sure by now every one has heard of Al & Tipper Gore’s separation.  The former vice president and his wife have publicly said, “This is very much a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have made together following … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons Why the Nashville Flood Went Unnoticed

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Nashville: Known for country music and… flooding?  It seems like few people are talking about it and few news organizations are covering it. Even though over 20 inches of rain flooded this growing city, 30 people died, the clean up … Continue reading →

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Is Western Christianity Suffering From Spiritual Amnesia?

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

This is part of a post by Diana Butler Bass, “Is Western Christianity Suffering From Spiritual Amnesia?” In the 1990s, I taught history and theology at an evangelical college, a place where the students were serious young Christians. One day, … Continue reading →

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Americans Feel Connected to Jesus

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

With the “fall of Christianity” threatening to end the faith as we know it (yeah right), The Barna Group conducted a study of 1,002 U.S. adults, discovered: Two out of every three adults (67%) claimed to have a “personal relationship” … Continue reading →

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A Baptist Who Celebrates Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Huh? A Baptist who celebrates Ash Wednesday?  That’s like an American celebrating Boxing Day.  The two just don’t go together.  Despite the misnomer, Baptists do celebrate Ash Wednesday and Lent, especially this Baptist.  Two of the classic Baptist distinctives is … Continue reading →

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Risky Business

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Believe it or not, but we all take risks.    We take a risk every time we drive, go to the store, or eat dinner at a restaurant.  When we drive, there is a risk of an accident.  When we go … Continue reading →

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Haiti Hits Home

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

The destruction in Haiti continues to sadden and compel people to give.  Over $50 million has been given from “text giving” and tens of millions of dollars continue to flow into relief agencies.  The Haiti earthquake had a personal connection … Continue reading →

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