Tag Archives: Christianity

Soccer, culture and Christianity

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Tim Archer

Well, if you know me, you know that I can’t just let a cultural study end at noticing differences. Not even during the World Cup. I look at how people in the United States have such different tastes in sports … Continue reading →

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Suffering: An integral part of the Christian life

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Tim Archer

“Come suffer with us!” Maybe that should be what we advertise on our church signs. It would be more honest than much of what we see out there. The New Testament makes it clear that suffering is part of the … Continue reading →

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The ties that blind

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Tim Archer

I like neckties. I think they look good. In most cases, I don’t find them to be that uncomfortable. And I think every missionary should leave them at home. We’ve exported an obsession with this piece of clothing to countries … Continue reading →

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How Does It Work?

Posted on March 3, 2008 by Tim Archer

Years ago, when I was in college at ACU, a speaker at our chapel told the story of being on a campaign. He went into a store and told the man that he’d like to talk to him about being … Continue reading →

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