A Deal with the Devil? (Just in time for Trick or Treat): An Interview with the Author of The Devil Wears Nada
Just in time for Halloween, I had the opportunity to talk with my old college friend, Dr. Tripp York, about his new book The Devil Wears Nada. Dr. York did something that few religious folks have the courage (or audacity) to attempt; he set out on a mission to find the devil. And he hunted Old Scratch in hopes that if he located him, he might pin him down on a mutually beneficial deal. That’s right, a real deal with Lucifer. Dr. York would hand over his soul if Satan would...
The Gospel and Zip-lining Over Alligators
Last week, my wife and I met with our friend Kelly in Chicago and were recounting the highlights of our recent vacation. Kelly and I share the common (and irrational) fear of heights. She told us her zip-lining adventure from the week before and I couldn’t help but sit back and laugh at the idea. Little did I know that several hours later I would be coerced into riding to the very top of the largest Ferris wheel I have ever seen! Needless to say, my wife was the only one...
Americans only tithe 2%? (& news about upcoming interviews with Five Good Answers)
Friday’s Five Good Answers will return in two weeks to feature interviews about new book releases, faith, and culture with an exciting collection of authors, activists, and pastors. Here are just a few to look forward to (in no particular order): Veneer: Living Deeply in a Surface Society by Tim Willard & Jason Locy who challenge Christians to discard identities cobbled together from popular culture.The book promises to explain how stripping the veneer to reveal one’s...
