Talk is cheap or so goes the maxim. Every generation esteems authenticity but especially the present one. This generation is more impressed with the way you live than the words you say. FutureCast executive Greg Vodicka has discussed this concept extensively and challenges organizations to consider the difference between “StoryLiving and Storytelling.” The learning curve for “Next-Gen” students may be…
”Don’t talk to me about absolute truth…truth is what I say it is!” Those words were said with emphasis and passion that bordered on anger. I was engaged in conversation with a college student. The discussion had been going well until I brought up absolute truth. When I was asked what I meant by absolute truth I said three things…
“It’s a good book but I don’t know that I could say it is completely true.” “Yeah, I believe the Bible but I think it has errors.” “I mean…let’s face it. It was written by men so it has to have some mistakes.” “Don’t get me wrong: I really like the Bible. I just don’t know if it is reliable.”…
Why do students today choose not to become a Christian? Too often the reason is related to a negative experience with someone wearing the Christian label. Sometimes it is a life event or circumstance that does not fit neatly into the world of “Jesus Loves the Little Children.” Perhaps others reject the truth about Christ because they just do not…
What is truth and how has it been affected by postmodernism? In his book Truth & the New Kind of Christian, R. Scott Smith addresses this as well as the emerging effects of postmodernism in the church. He evaluates and confronts postmodernism both in secular society and within Christianity. I appreciated his diligence in defining terms that we often use…