Posts with the tag “jesus”
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How to Bless Those Who Offend You
May 15th, 2023
It was the second time in a week and my wife Amber was highly offended. A close friend this time. A few days earlier, the offense had been from an acquaintance and had been countered by an appropriate... Read More
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Does the Bible Oppress Women?
January 7th, 2022
So why have men consistently throughout the centuries (even up until today) used the Bible as justification for their oppression of women? This is not the only way the Bible has been misused for evil ... Read More
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A Word to the Post-Election Church
January 6th, 2022
The President of the United States, or any politician, is not our hope for rooting out evil from society. Sure, we want them to be competent and trustworthy, but that’s often not the case. Instead of ... Read More
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God and Virtual Reality
January 6th, 2022
Covid-19 has accelerated a trend towards defining life in digital space where reality can be self-generated and we can become our own god. As followers of Jesus who define their lives according to the... Read More
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A Culture of Celebration
January 6th, 2022
The celebrations of the Bible were designed by God to do two things: honor God and invite the outcasts of society into God’s family. They were to have more purpose than to make the host look good. I d... Read More
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Church is a Gift
January 4th, 2022
Historically, when the church faces insurmountable natural forces and dreams of influence die, it goes back to its roots. This is called renewal. I believe we are in one of those periods now. Make no ... Read More
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Church is a GiftReading the Bible as God's StoryThe Church Needs a RevolutionOvercoming the Three Big Hurdles to Starting a MicrochurchThe Imperative of MaturityA Word to the Post-Election ChurchPharisees Are Still Among UsHow Can We Trust Scripture?God and Virtual RealityA Culture of CelebrationThe Myth of Full-Time MinistryDoes the Bible Oppress Women?Obeying God in the SmallPart 1: JusticePrayers for Renewal