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I have long thought love the heart of a biblically oriented ethics. But an influential book by New Testament scholar, Richard Hays, argues otherwise.

Not long ago, I was asked to prepare a lecture on postmodernism and the Wesleyan theological tradition. After reflecting on the two, I proposed ten ways in which revisionary postmodernism coheres with Wesleyan theological concerns.

I was recently asked to reflect on potential core values of the university at which I teach. The exercise prompted me also to ponder my role as professor.

A tragic death forty-six years ago launched an intriguing field of love research: emergency intervention. I’ve been wondering what it means for imitating the Good Samaritan.

I must admit: I’ve had a hard time containing my excitement. I’m pumped about “The Bible Tells Me So” conference next February, 2011!

I received sad news in an email recently: Clark Pinnock is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Christians embrace diverse descriptions of holiness.  This diversity arises in part from diverse descriptions of holiness found in the Bible. In Relational Holiness: Responding to the Call of Love, my coauthor, Michael Lodahl, and I suggest that love is the core notion uniting these diverse understandings.

A vegetarian butcher. That’s the combination some people think analogous to being both a scientist and theologian.

The final postmodern tradition of the four I identify as most prominent may prove most helpful for Christians in our emerging world.  It revisions reality by drawing from a wide spectrum of resources.

The emergent church movement has its fans and critics.  My own denomination has been engaged in discussions about the helpfulness of ideas and theology with the "emergent" label. Recently, denominational leadership released a statement on their own views of the emergent church.