The Subtle Exodus: Why Christian 20-Somethings Are Leaving the Church
The Subtle Exodus: Why Christian 20-Somethings Are Leaving the Church By Coletta Smith “I don‘t need a church, I need a family.” I'd watched her spend the last 6 years since high school in and out of church, trying to figure out where
Render Unto Caesar
Render Unto Caesar, by Charles Chaput Book Summary by Jeff Stauffer Chapter 1: Starting at the Source Reflecting on a friend’s decision to run for public office and the difficulties he faced in being a “faithful Catholic in political life” this experience provided
Reinstating Isaac: The Centrality of Abraham’s Son in the “Jacob-Esau” Narrative of Gen 27
Reinstating Isaac The Centrality of Abraham’s Son in the “Jacob-Esau” Narrative of Gen 27 By: Craig A. Smith I. Introduction The infamous narrative centered in Genesis 27, in which Jacob ostensibly “steals” the patriarchal blessing from his brother, Esau, presents a number of interpretive
Angels & Demons
Angels & Demons By Craig Smith Since this issue of Deep & Wide is coming out right between Halloween, which often highlights the demonic, and Christmas, which often highlights the angelic, we thought this would be an appropriate time to explore the
In Defense Of Ms. Martha
In Defense Of Ms. Martha Poor Martha. What a legacy to leave behind. She made the ultimate “who’s who” list, but is this any way to earn your spot in the pages of Scripture? You do remember Martha, right? Martha of the famous
Teleological Arguments
Teleological Arguments Craig A. Smith (from the book, The Search) These type of arguments are named for the Greek word teleos, which literally means “perfect.” For the ancient Greeks, something was “perfect” only when it fulfilled its intended purpose. As you might
The Problem of Evil
The Problem of Evil by Craig Smith Occasionally, when I’m speaking at Christian conferences or other events, I have the opportunity to listen to the tough questions people are pondering. I always find this a worthwhile experience for several reasons. First, some
Cosmological Arguments
Cosmological Arguments Craig A. Smith (From the book, The Search) The term cosmological comes from the Greek word for the universe: cosmos. By universe, we are really referring to everything that exists in the physical realm, from the deepest depths of
Apologetics By The Number, Part I
Apologetics By The Number, Part I By C.A. Smith Most people seem to have one of two reactions to apologetics training. Some people throw up their hands in despair. “Again?” they ask. “We’re going to study apologetics again? Why don’t we
God’s Design for Friendship (Part 1)
I’ve been thinking a lot this past week about balance. As a Christian speaker, I often find myself in periods of life that are kind of crazy, getting ready for a youth conference or trying to complete a book deadline
De-Evolution
De-Evolution By Craig A. Smith I have been continually surprised by the Christian response to the idea contained in this brief article. On the one hand, some Christians seem to find the idea threatening, though I confess I do not understand why:
Questions For Seekers of “The Secret”
Questions For Seekers of “The Secret” 1. The Secret says that we can think our way to eternal youth: You can think your way to the perfect state of health, the perfect body, the perfect weight, and eternal youth. (p. 131) But if
The Secret® Revealed
The Secret® Revealed (Transcript of a recent message delivered by author/speaker Craig A. Smith at Heritage Evangelical Free Church in Castle Rock, Colorado. Audio of message is available at www.shepherdproject.com) Let’s face it. Life is hard. We have too much of what
Vitamin C Deficiency and Evolution
Vitamin C Deficiency and Evolution A Creationist Response Lately, one of the most-used arguments for common ancestry between human beings and apes depends on our shared vitamin C deficiency. While this fact is not commonly known, almost all living creatures are capable
The Lost Tomb of Jesus – A Reasonable Response
The Lost Tomb of Jesus – A Reasonable Response Craig A. Smith 3/5/2007 On March 4, the Discovery Channel aired a documentary entitled “The Lost Tomb of Jesus.” Produced by James Cameron (of Titanic fame) and directed by documentary filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici,