Monthly Archives: February 2011

My Journey to Rome

Posted on February 28, 2011 by John Armstrong

In a few days I will have the pleasure of accompanying members of Christian missionary communities, in which evangelicals and Roman Catholics minister side-by-side among the poor and marginalized, on a pilgrimage to Rome.  The founders of InnerChange and Emmaus, … Continue reading →

Posted in ACT 3, Missional Church, Missional-Ecumenism, Personal, Roman Catholicism, Unity of the Church | 2 Comments

Governor Bobby Jindal: A Devout Christian and Faithful Catholic with a True Vision of our Greatest Need

Posted on February 27, 2011 by John Armstrong

It is fairly well know by now that the governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal (R.), is a Hindu convert to faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord. Jindal told Christianity Today this last week about his conversion, which he says … Continue reading →

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A Myth Too Many of Us Believe

Posted on February 26, 2011 by John Armstrong

I have heard it said over and over, from conservatives and liberals (theological and political): “The system is broken and we must fix it!” Or, “The government is broken so we should fix it.” From pastors and lay leaders I … Continue reading →

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Discipleship

Posted on February 25, 2011 by John Armstrong

No word has more often vexed Christians than the word discipleship. The word disciple occurs 28 times in the New Testament. The word disciples (plural) occurs 245 times. The possessive word disciples’ and the words fellow disciples one time each. … Continue reading →

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The Pastor and His Children

Posted on February 24, 2011 by John Armstrong

Nothing has vexed me, in serving churches and pastors, quite like the way discussions about the pastor and his children have developed over the course of my lifetime. Let me explain. 1 Timothy 3:4-5 says the bishop/overseer “must manage his … Continue reading →

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Misusing the Proverbs

Posted on February 23, 2011 by John Armstrong

Perhaps no part of the Holy Scripture has been more frequently abused, at least in my background, than the book of Proverbs. In reading the Bible Through in 90 Days I read Proverbs last week in two days. I was … Continue reading →

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Christians for Biblical Equality

Posted on February 22, 2011 by John Armstrong

I am happy to be a member of a wonderful group committed to the equality of men and women called Christians for Biblical Equality. I happily encourage you to check our their special membership campaign and even sign up today … Continue reading →

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Chicago Events on Immigration and the Church

Posted on February 22, 2011 by John Armstrong

Dr. Richard Land, head of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, will be giving a talk at Wheaton College on the evening of Wednesday, March 2, discussing “A Moral and Just Response to the Immigration … Continue reading →

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Joel Osteen on Divine Providence: Amazing

Posted on February 22, 2011 by John Armstrong

For many years I have been asked again and again, “Is Joel Osteen a heretic?” In many instances the question itself reveals more about the questioner than it does about this sometimes controversial preacher. Let me explain. First, we need … Continue reading →

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God in America: A Series Worth Your Time

Posted on February 21, 2011 by John Armstrong

The PBS television series God in America was aired in 2010. I did not see it when it was aired on television. I finally saw it last week on DVD. It is simply superb. The series consists of six parts, … Continue reading →

Posted in America and Americanism, Religion, Separation of Church & State, The Church | 1 Comment