Buddhist Catholic Contemplative Evangelical General Christian Hindu Jewish Latter-day Saint Muslim New Visions Progressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos

Mark D. Roberts

Home
Evangelical

2015-03-13T15:32:09-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Work and God . . . Oops! The Times Gets It Very Wrong

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm By Mark D. Roberts

A recent column in the New York Times gets many things right, and at least one thing very wrong. In “The ‘Busy’ Trap,” cartoonist and writer Tim Kreider laments our tendency to lament our constant busyness. He begins: If you live in America in the 21st century you’ve probably had to listen to a lot of people tell you how busy they are. It’s become the default response when you ask anyone how they’re doing: “Busy!” “So busy.” “Crazy busy.”... Read more

2015-03-13T15:32:09-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

A Reflection for the Fourth of July: One of the Most Commonly Disobeyed Verses in the Bible?

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm By Mark D. Roberts

A Reflection for the Fourth of July: One of the Most Common Disobeyed Verses in the Bible? I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 1 Timothy 2:2 is one of the most regularly disobeyed... Read more

2015-03-13T15:32:10-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Summer is Here. Don’t Sabotage Your Vacation!

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm By Mark D. Roberts

Matt Ritchel, technology reporter for the New York Times, recently authored a column entitled: “Vacation Sabotage: Don’t Let It Happen to You.” After interviewing brain scientists, behavioral scientists, and business executives, Ritchel outlined several things we can do (and not do) to avoid crippling our vacations and diluting their positive impact on our lives. Here are his main points: Start Now Your brain will not be able to slow down instantaneously. So start now to take intentional moments of non-working... Read more

Uncategorized

2015-03-13T15:32:10-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Animal Adventures at Laity Lodge

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm By Mark D. Roberts

I thought I’d share a few photos of some recent animal adventures at Laity Lodge, in the Hill Country of Texas. Read more

2015-03-13T15:32:10-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Lord, Have Mercy! Inspiration from The High Calling

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm By Mark D. Roberts

Lord, Have Mercy Psalm 142:1-7 I cry out to the LORD; I plead for the LORD’s mercy. Psalm 142:1 When I think of the phrase “Lord, have mercy!” I picture somebody’s grandmother remarking on a situation that is both desperate and humorous. Perhaps she has just heard that her grandson got his driver’s license: “Lord, have mercy!” means “Oh, my! Help him! Help me! Help us all!” Ironically, the phrase “Lord, have mercy!” has now made its entrance into pop... Read more

Inspiration from the High Calling

mercy

Psalm 142

2015-03-13T15:32:11-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

If You’re a Boss, Share the Wealth!

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm By Mark D. Roberts

My colleagues at The High Calling have just produced a new video on work. It’s called “Share the Wealth,” and is well worth one minute of your time if you are a boss, or if you every hope to become one. Read more

2015-03-13T15:32:11-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Code of Ethics for Pastors: Pursue Integrity

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm By Mark D. Roberts

Part 3 of series: Code of Ethics for Pastors: A Commentary This is my third blog post focusing on the new Code of Ethics for Pastors. This Code has five main sections: Pursue Integrity Be Trustworthy Seek Purity Embrace Accountability Facilitate Fairness. Under each category, there are several statements of clarification or application. Today, I want to comment on the first section: Pursue Integrity I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these... Read more

Code of Ethics for Pastors

Integrity

2015-03-13T15:32:11-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

A New Code of Ethics for Pastors: Do We Really Need One?

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm By Mark D. Roberts

Part 2 of series: Code of Ethics for Pastors: A Commentary Last Friday, I began to comment on a new Code of Ethics for Pastors, published by the National Association of Evangelicals. Today, I want to continue my commentary by asking: Do we really need a Code of Ethics for Pastors? “No,” say several of those who commented on my post or in emails. “We simply need pastors to honor to biblical teachings on how Christians, including leaders, ought to... Read more

Code of Ethics for Pastors

2015-03-13T15:32:12-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

When Modern Technology Brings Ancient History to Life

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm By Mark D. Roberts

In A.D. 70, the Romans conquered Jerusalem. They slaughtered the residents and torched the city. Before they destroyed the sacred Jewish temple, they looted it, taking its sacred implements back to Rome. One of the pieces they removed was a golden menorah that had given light to the inner sanctuary of the temple. Not ones to be shy about their victories, in A.D. 82 the Romans celebrated the sacking of Jerusalem by building the Arch of Titus in the Roman... Read more

2015-03-13T15:32:12-05:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Protect Me from the Venom of Vipers…and Keep Me from Becoming a Viper Myself

Last updated on: March 13, 2015 at 3:32 pm By Mark D. Roberts

Their tongues sting like a snake; the venom of a viper drips from their lips. Psalm 140:3 At 3:42 p.m. on December 22, 2003, I put up my first blog post ever. It was a short review of the popular novel The Da Vinci Code, with the title “The Da Vinci Code Is Truly Fictional.” Since that time, eight and a half years ago, I have written over 2,500 blog posts, adding up to more than 1,500,000 words. I have... Read more

Inspiration from the High Calling

Psalm 140

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What is the number of the beast in Revelation?

Select your answer to see how you score.

666 144 1000 777

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Advent Advent Calendar Alissa Wilkinson Archeology Art and Faith Ash Wednesday Bible Books Business Business and Faith Christian Year (Liturgical or Church Year) Christmas Christmas according to Dickens Christmas, Culture, and Christ Christmas: Keeping Christmas Well Church and Culture Church and Ministry Church and Technology Church Life Church: What is a Church? Cities Code of Ethics for Pastors Contentment Creativity Cultural Commentary Culture Daily Reflections Dallas Willard Deliberating on Digital Dignity Easter Education Ephesus and the New Testament Ethics Eugene Peterson Evangelical Existential Questions Faith Faith and Work Family Food Friendship Fun Good Reads Gospel Centered Christianity Grace Handel's Messiah Harvard University Health High Calling History Holidays Holy Spirit Holy Week Hospitality How Does God Guide Us? Hunger Games Insights for Leaders - De Pree Center Inspiration from the High Calling Jesus Jesus: Following Him as a Disciple Jesus: Seven Last Words Jesus: Was Jesus Married? Jesus: What Was His Message? Jesus: Why Did He Have to Die? Laity Lodge Leadership Leadership Conversation Lent Les Miserables Life for Leaders Linda's Advent Doodles Linda's Lenten Doodles Living Well Loving Neighbors Max De Pree Center for Leadership Mental Health Mission of God and Missional Church Money Moral Dilemmas Mormonism Movies Nature New York City Pastors and Churches Pentecost Photos to Share Poetry Police Blotter Politics Prayer Preachers Portal Preaching Presbyterian Church Quotations Reading the Times Recommendations Reflecting on Technology Religion and Culture Ruminations Sabbath Science Seven Last Words Sexual Harassment Social Media Something to Think About Spiritual Warfare Sports Stations of the Cross Stephen Hawking: Heaven and Faith Stories Technology and Culture Technology and Education Technology and Mental Health Technology Bits Texas Thanksgiving The High Calling Thin Places Uncategorized Vocation Women Words Work Worship

Select a Month November 2018 October 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 March 2017 February 2017 December 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 April 2015 March 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 June 2012 May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 February 2012 January 2012 December 2011 November 2011 October 2011 September 2011 August 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 April 2011 November 2010

TRENDING AT PATHEOS Evangelical