Exploring the good news of the kingdom of God
As I prepare to write and experience a new travel journal, I thought it might be fun to look back at the other travel journals I’ve done here on GSB. If you’ve not followed GSB through one of these trips this will give you an idea of what to expect as we prepare to head to the … Continue reading “Past GSB Travel Journals”
I have a goal of reading 50 books each year. Unfortunately, this year I’m a bit behind and playing catch-up. I enjoy reading, but I also read for a reason. Leaders are readers, and all Christians are called to be leaders. Leadership in its broadest sense is influence, and all Christians are called to be salt and … Continue reading “What I’m Reading (12/02/12)”
If you are an American no discussion of foreign policy is complete without addressing foreign aid. Many Christians in America seem to have an ethical objection to foreign aid. They believe America gives too much money away to nations that end up hating America. I understand why people feel that way, but the reality is … Continue reading “Toward A Kingdom-Based Foreign Policy – 7”
Once the vision is known, a plan is needed to achieve it. A foreign policy is a strategic plan to achieve a vision of how the world should be. To achieve the vision the Bible describes for the world, and which I outlined in the previous post, the spread of Christianity is an absolute necessity. … Continue reading “Toward A Kingdom-Based Foreign Policy – 4”
The trip is over and we are back home. I’ve had a few days to reflect. If there is a common thread between the First Crusade and the Carolingian Renaissance that is applicable today for Christians it is the importance of Christian leadership to the kingdom of God. But for the Church, the Middle Ages … Continue reading “Carolingian & Crusader Travel Journal: Epilogue”