Have you ever blamed the church? I have. It used to be my go-to response to the ills of society. Abortion, drug addiction, poverty, pornography…no matter the issue, my response was, “If only pastors addressed these topics from the pulpit. If only churches had ministries to help those hurting and in need. If there’s a…
In advance of the election, many faith leaders weighed in with their opinions about the presidential candidates. Abortion was a focus of many articles, tweets, and videos. As Christians who embrace the sanctity of life of the unborn, we were faced with two candidates with opposing abortion beliefs: protecting life in the womb or expanding…
While reading Alisa Childers’ book, Another Gospel? A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity I had a Jerry Maguire ‘you-had-me-at-hello’ moment in the first chapter. “Maybe you’re a Christian who feels alone in your beliefs,” she wrote. I wanted to raise my hand high as if I were a student in…
For weeks, God has been speaking to my heart four words. Every time I say them, I feel broken before God. Lay. Down. Your. Stone What are you saying to me, Lord? Why do those words bring me to tears every time I speak them? Lay. Down. Your. Stone Is it me? What stones…
Book: Hard Sayings: Reconciling the Cost of Discipleship and the American Dream Author: Joshua West Publisher: Ambassador International There’s been a lot of conversation about the need for revival in our world—especially in America. But perhaps, we need to reevaluate our church methods and preaching before God can issue in a revival? Joshua…
Book: No Limits: Embracing the Miraculous Author: Donna Sparks Publisher: Bridge-Logos Does God still perform miracles today? My friend Donna Sparks answers this question in her new book, No Limits: Embracing the Miraculous. It is an uplifting narrative to encourage Christians that the same God— of the miraculous signs and wonders of Scripture—…
As a Christian blogger, I made a commitment. I decided that if I felt I needed to share something that I would first commit it to prayer. And secondly, I’d have a grace standard with the words I write. But this post has been a struggle for me. How do I write words that bend…
The Deconstruction of Christianity | A Book Review (sort of)
In my early twenties, I was told I couldn’t defend what I believed. My faith was challenged. I was asked some difficult questions. My defensive response was proof that this person was right. I couldn’t correctly defend my Christian beliefs. I could barely define certain core principles of my faith. One of the reasons was…
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