Monthly Archives: August 2007

The Martin Luther King Memorial

Posted on August 31, 2007 by John Armstrong

A 28-foot-tall granite statue of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is planned for the National Mall in Washington D.C. Of late, the project has run into a major problem—the charge of racism, or at least of serious racial misunderstanding. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Race and Racism | 2 Comments

A Break in Alabama

Posted on August 28, 2007 by John Armstrong

I am not writing new blogs until later this week. I am visiting my mother in North Alabama over these days. I covet your prayers as I deal with a number of her personal needs and some financial challenges. She … Continue reading →

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Mother Teresa’s Darkness Revealed

Posted on August 24, 2007 by John Armstrong

We have known for some years now that Mother Teresa experienced the pain of deep spiritual darkness and turmoil in her heart for some years. We did not know just how deep, painful and long this darkness really was. Now … Continue reading →

Posted in Spirituality | 10 Comments

Love & Kindness are Not the Same

Posted on August 22, 2007 by John Armstrong

C. S. Lewis, in The Problem of Pain, argues that love and kindness are not the same. I think his distinction is immensely helpful and quite important. He says that there is a kindness in love, "but love and kindness … Continue reading →

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What Should We Make of the Sanctuary Movement?

Posted on August 21, 2007 by John Armstrong

Across America a group of Christians have banded together to promote a movement to protect illegal aliens from deportation. This is not a new phenomenon at all. What is a little different, at least about some aspects of this renewal … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 8 Comments

How You Can Help Me and ACT 3

Posted on August 20, 2007 by John Armstrong

In our May 14-16 annual meeting, the board of ACT 3 adopted a ten-year vision plan that grew out of a deep unity God granted to us. We believe that God gave this overall plan and then confirmed it with … Continue reading →

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What Will Fred Thompson Do and How Much Does it Matter?

Posted on August 18, 2007 by John Armstrong

Will Fred Thompson enter the presidential primary race or not? This has been a major question for political pundits for several months now. I think the answer is very likely to be yes, at least from all we can tell … Continue reading →

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“Propostional” Truth, “Objective” Truth and the Debate About What We Know and How We Know It

Posted on August 17, 2007 by John Armstrong

God chose to reveal himself ultimately through Jesus Christ. This does not mean, however, that he did not also use words. Jesus is the ultimate "truth" but this does not mean there is no other truth source. We encounter Christ … Continue reading →

Posted in Postmodernity | 14 Comments

Religious Conversion and Christian Conduct in the Modern World

Posted on August 16, 2007 by John Armstrong

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is an important conversation partner in the larger worldwide ecumenical discussion. (The WEA represents, in a loose network, 420 million Christians worldwide.) The Alliance made news this week by agreeing to give approval to working … Continue reading →

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The Real Hazzards of Being a Pastor

Posted on August 15, 2007 by John Armstrong

I am convinced that most pastors have no idea how hard it is to be faithful and effective for another year, much less for an entire lifetime.  I am further convinced that virtually no one outside the pastoral ministry understands … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Renewal | 5 Comments