Fight Club for Christians
When I was young, I loved to talk about fight stories. I was really scared of fighting, but I knew I needed a few under my belt in order to have some cred among my friends. I...
12 Ways to Guarantee You’ll Never Be Called a “Fundy”
By Carrie Hunter We Evangelicals have a reputation to uphold. We cannot, under any circumstance, be confused with Them. Them of course being those crazy, unsophisticated,...
Doubting John
Here is the sermon I just preached at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco Texas a couple of weeks ago. Basic thesis: John, not Thomas, should be called the doubter. However,...
Don’t Hold Your Hair Back When You Vomit
An old adage: “You are not who you think you are. You are who you think other people think you are.” Who do we want to be? As Christians, what is our goal? How do...
12 Ways to Guarantee You’ll Never Be Called “Liberal”
(Lisa Robinson) Well, its happened again, rumors of liberalism infiltrating the church. This is bad, very bad and nothing to be remotely associated with. It is a sure sign...
Theology Unplugged: How to Talk about God (and Not Lose Your Influence)
[display_podcast] Join Michael Patton and Tim Kimberley as they discuss how to be a good theologian.
The Problem with Apologetics
My wife and I just had an argument. She hung up the phone, mad. I tried to call her back to reason with her, but it had already gotten to that point. You know: where she gives...
100th Post: Some Thoughts on Blogs and Blogging
(Lisa Robinson) Well, since TV shows do it, I thought I could too. This marks the 100th episode, I mean post since I’ve been blogging here at Parchment and Pen since...
Our Next Curriculum: 2,000 Years in the Making
What do you do if you want to learn all about Church History? What curriculum do you use? How do you take your family, friends or a small group through the story of the Bride...