Rusty Wright
Rusty Wright is an author and lecturer who has spoken on six continents. He holds Bachelor of Science (psychology) and Master of Theology degrees from Duke and Oxford universities, respectively. www.RustyWright.com/
Archaeological Evidence for Jesus’ Existence?
Rarely these days does Israel make headlines for something other than conflict. But a recent (Fall 2002) announcement about an ancient artifact there attracted wide attention. Biblical Archaeology Review revealed that a stone ossuary (bone receptacle) has an inscription reading “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus.” If authentic, this would be the earliest archaeological [...] Read More >
Atheist Recommends God
(Thanks goes to Rusty Wright and Meg Korpi for this article) The headline in The Times of London grabs your attention: “As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God” The tagline is even more pointed: “Missionaries, not aid money, are the solution to Africa’s biggest problem – the crushing passivity of the people’s mindset.” [...] Read More >
Can God & Politics Mix?
Can God and politics mix? Is blending them a recipe for suppressing freedoms, grabbing votes, or promoting the public good? God-talk has become popular among US politicians. Leaders contemplating faith-in-action would do well to look back two centuries to William Wilberforce, the famous British parliamentarian who led a grueling but bipartisan twenty-year struggle to outlaw [...] Read More >
Cheating in School and Life: What to Do?
Cheating in academics and in life. What about honesty? Learn Effective Study Skills. Read More >
Choosing Abortion
I would not have guessed the emotional anguish and physical torment that lay in her past. Gut wrenching stuff. Read More >
Coping with Loneliness at Christmas
‘Tis the season to be … gloomy? Feeling low this Christmas season? You’re not alone. Amid cheery songs, festive parties, gifts and good wishes, many lonely people are crying or dying on the inside. Maybe you’re one of them. I was. During a horrible year, my wife of 20 years divorced me, my employer of [...] Read More >
Dealing with Disappointment
What kinds of things disappoint you?” I once asked a friend out of curiosity. “Yuck! Don’t ask me that!” she exclaimed. “I’d rather focus on the positive!” Disappointments can be quite painful, regardless of their magnitude. My friend Nancy1 terminated a long-term relationship in which she’d struggled for decades. Harsh words, bitter memories, and daily [...] Read More >
Dynamic Sex: Unlocking the Secret to Love
“How can I get the most out of sex? How can I have a fulfilling love life?” University students worldwide ask these questions. Why? Because both pleasure and emotional fulfillment are important facets of sex. Sex is often on our minds. According to two psychologists at the universities of Vermont and South Carolina, 95% of [...] Read More >
Faith & Practice
“Stop right there!” the elderly patient exclaimed. “I know God hates bastards!” The Christian medical student who was trying to communicate his faith for the first time was a bit flustered. He had just told the patient that God loved her, but his training hadn’t taught him how to deal with this objection. Conceived during [...] Read More >
Forgiveness Can Be Good for Your Health
Got lingering anger, stress or high blood pressure? You may need to forgive someone (or to be forgiven yourself). That’s the conclusion of an increasing number of social scientists. Religion has long held that forgiveness is an important component of a fruitful life. A recent Christianity Today article outlined secular research that also supports its [...] Read More >