Paulson Post

 Christianity is not just another religion with different beliefs and rituals. It is a way of life as disciples of Jesus Christ. This is the powerful message that Dallas Willard has for us in his book DIVINE CONSPIRACY. Though written in 1998, its message is even more relevant now as the Christian faith struggles to stand up to alternative truth claims.   Dallas Willard was a renowned philosopher, theologian, and author whose work significantly impacted Christian thought and spiritual formation. Born in 1935, he served as a professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California for nearly four decades. Willard was best known for his writings on discipleship and the nature of the Kingdom of God, offering profound insights into Christian living. Willard’s work often bridged the gap between academic theology and practical spirituality, making his ideas accessible to scholars and laypeople. He argued that Christian life should be marked by transformation, not merely...

 Last week I spoke at the 100 th death anniversary of Volbrecht Nagel, a German missionary to the South Indian state of Kerala. Though he was in Kerala only for two decades, the songs he composed are still sung in the churches. They also have made into cinematic music. Some are translated into 21 plus Indian languages. He is still remembered, and his contributions are extolled by Muslim, Hindu, and Christian Orthodox academics though he was a Christian Brethren missionary. Also last week was the first anniversary of the death of a famous apologist of our time. During his lifetime, he faced many allegations against his character. A few months after his death, an investigation by his own organization revealed serious character flaws and sex scandals in his life. The organization that he founded published apologies to the victims of his un-Christian behavior on their website. Now, the organization that he founded has removed all references about him from their website, his books a...