Given the headlines associated with older people, even before the pandemic, it may not be surprising to discover that the last five years has seen a steep rise in ageism in the UK. The government’s recent announcement of the Health and Social Care levy to help address funding of social care has perhaps reinforced theContinue reading “Ageism Is the Newest Threat for the Oldest Among Us”
Category Archives: Research
For Everyone With a Messy Desk
Last week I finished a key portion of one of my research projects. And then I did what I normally do during such times (indeed, it is coming a bit of a tradition)–I cleaned up the colossal mess that I had made. Before it was all said and done, books were strewn all over myContinue reading “For Everyone With a Messy Desk”
Science Has Limits
Modern science has dramatically changed the world for the better. All of us have benefited from medical and technological advances. Because of that success, some people have concluded that science can answer all of humankind’s ultimate questions. Does science have “operating limits”? In other words, are there areas of knowledge or questions that the scientific enterprise—because of its very nature—can’t adequatelyContinue reading “Science Has Limits”
Could We Be Getting Kinder
It’s been a year most people would like to forget but research by Christian Aid finds there may have been a few positives in the crisis. A study conducted for the aid agency by Savanta ComRes suggests the nation has become kinder in the pandemic. A quarter of respondents said they were saying hello toContinue reading “Could We Be Getting Kinder”
We’re Losing a Generation
The pandemic may cause even more younger people to walk away from the Church, says Barna President David Kinnaman. He voiced his fears in a Barna-hosted discussion on Vimeo about the possible impact of Covid-19 on Christians aged 18 to 29 – an age cohort that churches have traditionally struggled to hold onto in recentContinue reading “We’re Losing a Generation”
Let Your Dream Church Die
“Lord, I just want to pray for Kevin right now. . . .” Who’s Kevin? I thought, eyes closed, head bowed. I rehearsed the names of the new small-group members in my head, wondering how I had missed Kevin. After a few more moments, I realized that Kevin’s prayer needs were much like my own.Continue reading “Let Your Dream Church Die”
Study: The Bible Is a Source of Both Confidence and Confusion for Churchgoers
While most regular churchgoers agree that the Bible has the answer for doubts and spiritual questions they have, about half also say they have a hard time understanding the Bible when they read it alone. That’s according to a new poll from Lifeway Research, in partnership with Explore the Bible. They found that 57 percent of Protestant churchgoersContinue reading “Study: The Bible Is a Source of Both Confidence and Confusion for Churchgoers”
Hunt for Coronavirus Cure Casts Light on Fight Against Another ‘Deadly Scourge’
The hunt for a cure for COVID-19 draws attention to another “forgotten” health crisis that continues to claim more than 400,000 lives around the world every year — mosquito-borne malaria. As some political leaders and doctors suggest readily available antimalarial drugs may be beneficial in treating coronavirus patients, Gospel for Asia and other organizations areContinue reading “Hunt for Coronavirus Cure Casts Light on Fight Against Another ‘Deadly Scourge’”
Stop Blaming Everyone Else
I worry that we live in a culture today where growing numbers of people look outside themselves for success. And when they fail, it’s always someone else’s fault. But the government, your parents, your education, and your job aren’t the key to your success – you are. Whenever I feel my dreams losing steam, IContinue reading “Stop Blaming Everyone Else”
It's Alright to Be Wrong
(Mark Manson offers an intriguing concept. We can learn more from our mistakes that our successes. We see things in mistakes we would never see in victory. So why not be open about being wrong. It just might be the right thing to do.) Nobody likes being told they’re wrong, but it’s a lot quickerContinue reading “It's Alright to Be Wrong”
Intentional Faith 