Showing posts with label Atheism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Atheism. Show all posts
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Why Do Unbelieving Preachers Stay in Ministry?
Albert Mohler has an interesting post on atheistic ministers at http://www.albertmohler.com/2010/03/18/clergy-who-don. A few unbelieving ministers who continue to serve in ministry explain their motives. It may not be surprising, but it is interesting to read.
Friday, June 19, 2009
From Atheist to Christian at a Secular University
"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer harm for what is right, you are blessed. 'Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.' But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:13-15).
While on vacation, we met a couple of friends at their community Bible church (http://www.wildwoodchurch.org/) in Norman. During lunch, the husband told me about how he had been led to Christ by a physics professor at the University of Oklahoma.
Around 10 years ago, our friend was an atheist majoring in science at the university. He became increasingly impressed with one particular professor's knowledge and ability to make the difficult concepts of physics easier to understand.
One day, during the professor's off hours, the professor presented a speech on Evidence for the Existence of God. Our friend could not argue against his professor's reasoning. He was also impressed with his nontenured professor's courage in risking his career in order to share his faith in God. Our friend became a believer.
However, he continued to avoid the church. Then one day, he shared, "I said something completely ignorant about something in the Bible to one of my other professors." The professor realized that our friend needed to grow in his faith. He responded, "You need a church that takes the Bible seriously to help you understand and develop as a believer." He suggested his local church, the same congregation the other professor attended.
Our friend and his wife are active members of that same congregation today, Wildwood Community Church. God used two professors at a secular university to change one young atheist into a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
While on vacation, we met a couple of friends at their community Bible church (http://www.wildwoodchurch.org/) in Norman. During lunch, the husband told me about how he had been led to Christ by a physics professor at the University of Oklahoma.
Around 10 years ago, our friend was an atheist majoring in science at the university. He became increasingly impressed with one particular professor's knowledge and ability to make the difficult concepts of physics easier to understand.
One day, during the professor's off hours, the professor presented a speech on Evidence for the Existence of God. Our friend could not argue against his professor's reasoning. He was also impressed with his nontenured professor's courage in risking his career in order to share his faith in God. Our friend became a believer.
However, he continued to avoid the church. Then one day, he shared, "I said something completely ignorant about something in the Bible to one of my other professors." The professor realized that our friend needed to grow in his faith. He responded, "You need a church that takes the Bible seriously to help you understand and develop as a believer." He suggested his local church, the same congregation the other professor attended.
Our friend and his wife are active members of that same congregation today, Wildwood Community Church. God used two professors at a secular university to change one young atheist into a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Nature Friend
"How many are your works, O LORD!In wisdom you made them all;
the earth is full of your creatures"(Psalm 104:24).
Our son Christopher loves nature. He loves to go to the Tulsa Zoo, the Oklahoma City Zoo, and the Oklahoma Aquarium. Every week since he was a toddler, we have recorded the PBS program Nature for him on Sunday nights. He loves to learn about the variety of animals found throughout creation.
A few weeks ago, we subscribed to Nature Friend, a good magazine for children in elementary school. As the magazine states on page 3, "Nature Friend upholds the principles of the inspired Word of God, high Christian family standards, Divine Creation (no evolution), and practical Christian stewardship of God's creation." As much as we like the Tulsa Zoo and the Nature television series, they approach nature from an atheistic worldview. We must be careful to counter the promotion of atheism when we use them. This magazine, on the other hand, supports a Christian worldview as it teaches children about the world in which we live.
More information about Nature Friend may be found at www.naturefriendmagazine.com or by calling 1-877-434-0765.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
How to Respond to Militant Atheists
"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:43-44, NIV).
In The Lookout magazine this week, Tim Woodroof has a good article titled Atheist Chic which describes the growing popularity of militant atheism in American culture. Mr. Woodroof also describes some good ways to respond to the trend. The article may be read at http://lookoutmag.com/articles/culture.asp. If his article has been replaced, scroll down and you should be able to find a link to it among the previously published articles. The Lookout is among the best Christian magazines available online.
In The Lookout magazine this week, Tim Woodroof has a good article titled Atheist Chic which describes the growing popularity of militant atheism in American culture. Mr. Woodroof also describes some good ways to respond to the trend. The article may be read at http://lookoutmag.com/articles/culture.asp. If his article has been replaced, scroll down and you should be able to find a link to it among the previously published articles. The Lookout is among the best Christian magazines available online.
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