Includes bibliographical references.

Jihad in the church. The cruel art of labeling -- People of the lie -- Enemy making -- Grandstanding -- half-truth -- Scripture quoting -- Character association -- The issues that divide us. Women in the biblical church -- Religion and politics -- Alcohol -- Human sexuality -- Homosexuality : letters from the silent pews -- Science and religion -- The emerging church -- The emerging church : the church in conversation about the church -- The emerging church : coming to a town near you -- The more excellent way. Table talk with Trinity -- Good old-fashioned individual responsibility -- Trust -- How to choose a church -- Different starting points -- A grief observed -- The role of the Christian university -- The litmus test.