John G. Stackhouse, Jr. 7 minPOLITICSThe Next American Election: What It's AboutGod works in the real world, and so must we. Until Jesus returns to assert his global lordship in full.
John G. Stackhouse, Jr. 2 minHOLIDAYSThe House of ChristmasMy favourite Advent poets are Luci Shaw and Mark Noll (yes, that Mark Noll). But G. K. Chesterton turned out a few good pieces also, and...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.1 minCURRENT EVENTSA Theologian & Historian's Take on "Jesus Revolution" Jesus Revolution is a good film. Not great, but not bad, either. Professor Stackhouse wonders, though, about the hole in the middle, where
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.2 minTHE CHRISTIAN WAYThe Temptation of Christ—and His Subsequent PrayerAs the Lenten season has begun, we recall the Temptation of Jesus and his successful withstanding of the Devil’s worst. A few thoughts...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.3 minTHE CHRISTIAN WAYThe Feast of the Holy NameIn the recent Marvel series “Loki,” a character refers to the master of the universe as “He Who Remains.” That is all: the one who...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.3 minBIBLE“And the Word Was Made Flesh…”Today is the Feast of St. John the Evangelist. You will appreciate that I have some affinity with and affection for a Christian writer...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.1 minBIBLEOn the Feast of StephenToday is the Feast of St. Stephen, one of the two sad days during the Twelve Days of Christmas. Unlike the other sad day, the Feast of...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.3 minTHE CHRISTIAN WAYIs Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” a Christmas Song?How about Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” instead? You might wonder if these are trick questions…. Cohen’s song was made famous by both the...
John G. Stackhouse, Jr.2 minBIBLECur Deus Homo?Mark 14:22-25 isn’t a typical Advent passage, but it provides a few clues about the coming of the Lord: “While they were eating, Jesus...