Monday, November 30, 2015

Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood Shooting

The recent shooting at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood site was a deplorable act of violence that must be condemned in the strongest terms.  On the way that some pro-choice advocates are using this tragedy to try and advance their cause, see the helpful article by Trevin Wax.  For an overview of why Christians do not support resorting to violence against those who carry out abortions, see Joe Carter's article.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Syrian refugees come ashore in Greece


The Rising Tide from Samaritan's Purse on Vimeo.

Samaritan's Purse shows us a glimpse of what's happening on the shores of Lesbos, a Greek island just some six miles from the Turkish mainland.  Watch and pray.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Christian Presence in this World

After 9/11 the Elders at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis endorsed an article by their pastor, John Piper, on how Christians should relate to people of other faiths.  Today, in the wake of the recent Paris attacks, these are helpful, thoughtful words well worth our prayerful reflection.