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God toward Culture

God toward Culture

Having surveyed the participants in the dynamic relationships among God, Christians, and Culture, we now explore those relationships....

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Testing Traditions

Testing Traditions

What do you think of these traditions? Vehicles in North America drive on the right side of the road; in the United Kingdom on the...

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Culture and the biblical world

Culture and the biblical world

In previous blogs we noted that the word ‘culture’ is one of the most complicated words in the English language, and that the word...

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A key that will unlock some of the mysteries of culture

A key that will unlock some of the mysteries of culture

Do you want a key that will unlock some of the mystery of cultures? “Yes,” he replied. Three primary colors To shake up his...

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A short exploration that will help you understand culture

A short exploration that will help you understand culture

Culture is one of the most difficult words to define, and it does not occur in the Bible. So, what is culture? How does it impact life...

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Bridges of Flesh

Bridges of Flesh

“What is a Christian?” How would you answer this question? For me, I thought it would be easier to answer. Pat answers using...

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Who is the God of all cultures?

Who is the God of all cultures?

God, n. 1. A three-lettered word representing a proclivity for controversy, conflict, vagueness, and doubt. This is not an official...

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Three Absolutes

Three Absolutes

What factors are common to every human whenever they live, wherever they live, and however they live? In other words, what are absolute...

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Christ and Culture: an introduction

Christ and Culture: an introduction

Once upon a time, I was privileged to be with a keen group of people for a few days. We were a mixed group including farmers,...

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From Ringing Bells to Wringing Hands

From Ringing Bells to Wringing Hands

There was a radical shift in Canadian society on Friday, June 15, 2018. Perhaps we could say that the dominant culture showed its true...

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3 things to keep in mind about people

3 things to keep in mind about people

What do you think if you sit at a sidewalk café with a cup of coffee and watch people go by? When I do this, I’m struck by the immense...

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Cultural awareness for more effective evangelism

Cultural awareness for more effective evangelism

More and more, we are rubbing shoulders with people from other cultures. We need to grow more culturally aware to be more effective in...

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I was on my way to the temple when …

I was on my way to the temple when …

The tale is told that in or about the year 1210 Francis of Assisi had an audience with Pope Innocent III. During their meeting, the...

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4 Dynamics  of God Toward Culture

4 Dynamics of God Toward Culture

What is God’s relationship toward Culture? Some say that God is totally indifferent to Culture. Others propose that God is only...

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Winding-up on culture

Winding-up on culture

My title is ambiguous.  Winding-up can mean bringing something to an end. It can also be energizing something, such as winding up an...

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Starbucks and God

Starbucks and God

What are your expectations of Starbucks?   Back in December 2015, a news item grabbed this headline: “Christians Livid After Starbucks...

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A Brief Exploration to Help You Understand Culture Better

A Brief Exploration to Help You Understand Culture Better

Much of the Western world is experiencing a large influx of people from different cultures. Although this immigration results in...

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3 things common to all people

3 things common to all people

What do you see if you sit at a sidewalk café and watch people go by? When I do this, I’m struck by the immense diversity passing...

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Who Is This God of All Cultures?

Who Is This God of All Cultures?

God, n. 1. A three-letter word representing a proclivity for controversy, conflict, vagueness, and doubt. This is not an official...

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