If, as believers, we are unable to extend the same grace to non-believers who disagree with us as we are to Josh Duggar, then we have failed. If we are so concerned about the church looking bad, or people having a bad impression of Christians, that we are unable to step back from an awful thing and say with the rest of the world, "This is terrible," then we have failed. Our job is not to protect our own. [Click title to read more.]
Tag: Christianity
An Introvert’s Confession: I Don’t Like The “Small Groups” Church Trend
In theory, at least, small groups are meant to resemble the New Testament churches. The problem, however, is that small groups have the potential to fall short of that ideal: to place an emphasis on fellowship rather than study, to cultivate shallow relationships that masquerade as serious ones, and to alienate introverted believers who prefer one-on-one time or dedicated study to group discussions and open sharing. [Click title to read more]
Wayfaring Stranger
The Bible exhorts us constantly to be awake and alert - to keep our lamps lit, to keep our eyes open. These admonitions are usually given in the context of Christ's return, to remind us that we never know when He will come. This is true, and yet I think those instructions are also useful to apply to the current moment, as well. [Click title to read more.]
My Students Don’t Read
I can't give up on them. And I can't because there are so many things I don't do, even when I know I should and have clear instructions and plenty of time and every reason in the world to be motivated. [Click title to read more.]
Building A Bridge Between Faith And Academia: Three Thoughts
If you watch the news or listen to enough general talk, you'll hear this: that academics think Christians are fusty, backwards, ignorant folk who are anti-science and anti-education and anti-learning, and that Christians think academics are liberal secularists bent on annihilating Christianity as we know it. As always, the most popular narrative isn't always the correct one. [Click title to read more.]
From The Far Shore
It's a painful place to be, stranded on the shore while others cross the water. [Click title to read more.]
The Runner’s Hour
I still don't love running. But running has given me a chance to marvel at the simple momentary kindnesses of people, the daily glimpses of God's grace. [Click title to read more.]
A Confession To Previous Generations Within The Church
The things that you grew up with, that you treasured, that influenced you spiritually and helped guide you to God and helped you in His ways? I haven't always valued them like you have. I haven't always been respectful of them. And I'm sorry. [Click title to read more.]
The Pharisee Problem
If we must err, let us err on the side of grace. [Click on title to read more.]
Faith Is A Christian With No Answers
Faith is not the blind belief that everything will be fine. Faith is not a self-hypnosis that magically transforms the bad things in our life into good ones, or automatically makes us content to struggle forward without answers. No. Faith is an effort of will. It is the resolution of heart and mind. [To read more, click title.]
Samaritan's Song 