So we’re supposed be upset that the President of all 290 million of us sends out a “Happy Holidays” card instead of a Christmas card. There’s no doubt that Christianity, which not long ago enjoyed near universal acclaim (if not faithful commitment) is no longer favored by the cultural elites. But when Christians in China are subject to midnight arrests and those in Pakistan to having their churches burned and bombed, is this the best we can do for persecution? Read all about it: ABC News (more…)

One of the great John Stott’s books bears the title Christ the Controversialist. Stott’s point is that Jesus readily engaged in controversial conversations with all those he met. He challenged the Pharisees’ traditionalism and the Saducees’ liberalism. He talked with the wealthy about their money and with prostitutes about their sin. (more…)