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It’s not enough for us to believe that God’s Word has something to say about the issues of our time. We must also desire to model a better way of discussing them.
April 1, 2017
By Aaron and Diane Lincoln Traveling between cultures leads to some interesting moments. “Paper or plastic?” a grocery checker asked us one furlough. We looked at each other quizzically. “We’re paying with cash.” Now it was the checker who looked confused. “Paper bags or plastic bags?” was of course the question, but not one we hear in England. When a stranger (or friend) casually references a line of dialogue from a commercial or TV show, we can be left clueless. And it seems every time we return on furlough, bank card machines have changed. Lots of small differences, that have
February 6, 2014
By James Riley Estep Jr. You”ll find it in almost every hotel room, usually in the top drawer next to the bed. While most studies indicate a majority of Americans hold the Bible in high regard, those same studies indicate Americans are increasingly ignorant of what”s in the Bible. A lack of biblical literacy is a challenge for the American culture and also the American church. It poses a crucial test for the Christian community”s identity, distinctives, and ministry in the 21st century. Increasing Unfamiliarity with the Bible George Gallup and Jim Castelli have concluded, “Americans revere the Bible
January 31, 2014
By Jennifer Johnson The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that China sends more students to study in the United States than any other country””and some of them now study with Lincoln (IL) Christian University. In 2008, LCU began partnering with the American China Civic Exchange to meet the needs of Christian students and churches in China. Today the school”s China Institute offers beginning English study, seminars, training classes, and summer camp experiences as well as two- and four-year college degree programs. “We think of the China Institute as a gateway for these students,” says Dr. James Estep, dean of the
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