(Act 6:1 ESV) Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.
The Jerusalem congregation was, of course, entirely Jewish. Therefore, “Hellenist” — meaning a Greek speaker — likely refers to Jews in Jerusalem who were from outside Judea, perhaps because they remained after Pentecost and perhaps because they moved there to participate in this remarkable congregation. Continue reading
I’m in Boston for the birth of my first grandchild — 4:41 a.m. ET, 19 inches long, 7 lbs. 8 oz. And he shows great test-taking aptitude, having scored 9 on his Apgar.
It presents a layman’s explanation of Fudge’s theory of hell, known as conditionalism or annihilationism. Fudge rejects perpetual conscious torment, as not found in Scripture, and instead insists that the damned are punished and then destroyed by God.
I’m a big Ed Stetzer fan. Ed is a consultant to churches on church growth, especially on church planting, and an expert in missional theology. He also has 
for review.
I had to pay for this book, and I’m glad I did. It’s not a church book but a book about human psychology, especially how to motivate people. And, therefore, it’s required reading for church leaders. After all, what’s harder for church leaders than motivating the members?
by Chip and Dan Heath speaks to the many challenges of bringing about change. Indeed, I’d argue that the title is a bit redundant, as change is always hard. It sure is always hard at church. 
from Leafwood Publishers a few weeks ago.
Life Together is not as famous as Bonhoeffer’s earlier work 
(the subject of Jon Walker’s earlier 
), but is an essential part of Bonhoeffer’s theology — and a much needed teaching for the contemporary church. 
We are reflecting on 
by Flavil R. Yeakley, Jr.
