Katrina Brooks, current BCOM student and BCOM libararian, pitches hard-hitting questions to us in this thought-provoking write-up. She points out the fact that we each get caught up in worshipping the decorum of our Christian lives rather than the One who is only worthy of our praise and worship.
We all dream of going against the norm and being somebody different. There are so many people saying they’re going against the flow, when in reality they’re rushing out with the tide
“It started out low, then it started to grow.” –“The Grinch that Stole Christmas”, Dr. Seuss That’s pretty much how everything starts.
Lord, awaken our hearts to the hardships of our brothers and sisters in North Korea.
We at BCOM and Bethany International do not side with the burning of Qur’ans which will happen on 9/11/10 in Gainsfield, Florida. We are in no way supportive of this bigotry which will stain the population’s view of Christianity
Professor Tom Shetler recently authored Can We Know, a 300+ page work on answering two questions: ‘Is there a God?’and ‘Can we know Him?’. In chapter 5, Shetler refuted naturalism and ‘evolution by chance’ by divulging its improbability.
Google is an excellent source of criticism on anything. You can look up articles and videos criticizing every kind of person, including Christian missionaries. You can also find Christians criticizing their critics… but is this the way it’s supposed to be?
In the missions world we are urged to go and spread the news of the Son of God, the only way to the Father. We believe that the one and only way to get to the Father is through believing in, and subsequently following, Jesus Christ.
Islam is reaching many parts of the world, including Europe. It’s already seen in small ways here in America, despite how incongruous it is to the Western people’s mindset.
It is my prayer that we Christians let not America die. It is my prayer that Christians in the United States would no longer bash the United States for it’s corruption. Lord, teach us how to pray for the redemption of America. I pray that we would not give up on this nation
A simple video I stumbled across. Notice the part when they mention Christian missionaries (at 4 minutes). Listen, reflect, pray, and comment.
For centuries the USA has been known as the leading missions force of the world. From the American boarders came boatloads and caravans of Caucasian believers faithfully spreading the Gospel to the indigenous peoples of the surrounding nations. But times are changing.
It is the testimony of our global interns how counterproductive it is when the West simply send bags of food to Africa. Comments from the fielded interns coupled with research has lead me to question the effectiveness of foreign aid.
“In one sentence,” I began, readying my pen, “What is God’s heart for the Jewish people?” Her voice held a deep sentiment that came straight from the heart. “I have loved you with an everlasting love…” she answered.
Yesterday I was able to sit in on Tom Shetler’s class titled Social Entrepreneurship. After one lecture, I walked out of the classroom with my mind utterly boggled to its very core. “All this time,” I thought, “and I never knew…”
His name is Richard Dawkins, he was born in Nairobi, Kenya, he is currently one of the most outspoken atheists, and today is his birthday.
I would like to thoroughly warn you that this content will no doubtingly offend some
Bethany College of Missions stands as a pro-life fellowship of Jesus followers who hold fast in our conviction that abortion is murder. The recent controversy over this superbowl commercial has provided a perfect opportunity for such a post as this.
Tom Shetler, a teacher at BCOM, the author of Can We Know, and the writer of the post Creation vs. Evolution, has again contributed to the blog.
