Churches could give out Oscars for weirdness
There’s nothing so crazy as church-weirdo crazy. A few years back, a young angry white kid accosted me in our lobby decrying the irresponsible use of church resources on a…
Hallmarks of true religion
I’ve see no shortage of crazy, unexplainable, strangely spiritual phenomena in my short life. I’ve seen healings, heard prophecies, witnessed miracles, and watched as the impossible became actual right before my…
You show me yours, and I’ll show you mine
Many contemporary Christians point to the “early church” as a community of leaderless, purposefully poor communists who found their true identities in home-cooked meals and quiet times of prayer. But…
How Not to Make Sh*t Up About God
Ever met someone quoting scripture and had the impression they’ve simply found a way to justify their craziness using the Bible? Like the man who knew God wanted us to…
Celebrating a positive change to the map of evangelism
I worked for Campus Crusade in the early oughts and was constantly frustrated by their unwillingness to adapt. If you’re unfamiliar with Crusade, it’s one of the most powerful evangelistic…
The ‘Always On’ Lifestyle
We’re fish in an ocean of information, wet with a constant flow of facts both trivial and tragic. There’s no escaping news about the latest school shooting, or rumors about…
Seek the Kingdom
What does it mean to “seek first the Kingdom of God”? My son recently had a math test at school. He burned his way through it, acing every question, only…
Thoughts on Thriving
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10.10 “I pray that you…
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