Where is Pat Robertson? If only Jerry Falwell could speak from beyond the grave. And, any peeps out of Piper? For a few days now I have wanted to see what others thought about the absence of sin in Colorado Springs, CO. No, seriously.
After 9/11 certain Christians quickly … Continue reading
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Can mega-churches be missional? I learned early when considering this form of question to be sure I understood the difference between can and may. One speaks to ability and the other to permission. Some of you may have seen the conversation several years ago between Ed Stetzer … Continue reading
Jim Souhan criticizes we Okies. After reading his piece in The Oklahoman titled, Don’t Act Like Okies, Minnesota, I though of responding all schoolyard. You know, something like, “And you really think your team will ever make the postseason?” Or, “You’re just jealous.” Even, “Don’t be a … Continue reading
What does a Pastor/Preacher know about politics? Especially the Presidential variety? My local community of faith knows I am somewhat ambivalent about Presidential Politics. It is hard to get real excited when what it appears we are after these days is a therapeutic politic – one that makes me … Continue reading
The SBC Menagerie – Al Mohler the New Bogeyman?
(I wrote part of this weeks ago. Reading today prompted me to pluck it from the dustbin and muse afresh.)
Anyone observing the Southern Baptist Convention for the past 30 or so years may readily “get” the reference to an SBC menagerie. Even my skeptic/formerly Christian friends who … Continue reading
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