This Blog Does Have Rules
Yes, it is time again to remind our audience of the way we do things here at Parchment and Pen. We do have rules of engagement and there is a proper way for people to conduct...
Open Discussion: No Music Allowed
This is taken from a church’s statement of faith concerning music: “When Christians come together to worship God they are commanded to sing (Eph.5:19;Col. 3:16).We...
"I Was Going to Preach this, but the Holy Spirit Led Me to This" . . . And other Stupid Statements
Does my title give me away? So much for being coy with my proposition. Let me say that this post is going to get me in trouble with some dear friends who preach God’s...
When is Civil Disobedience the Right Thing to Do?
We had some friends over the other night. After some small talk, we got into some serious discussions on several issues. One of them was civil disobedience. One of the guests...
Why I Think the Inspiration Process Should be Taught in Every Church
For many years as a Christian, I glossed over 2 Timothy3:16. Particularly during my Charismatic days, it did not seem to have much bearing. In fact, it was a yawn. We we...
Does Sex Need to Be "Demystified"?
I read a very interesting post on which I am going to reserve judgment for the sake of some discussion. Really, I want to know what you think. The author makes the argument...
Can Christians Doubt?
I have been in a conversation recently about doubt. Most specifically, the question that has risen is, “Can a true Christian doubt God at the most fundamental...
About Me in 50 Q/A
1. What time did you get up this morning? 7:30AM (went to bed at 2am) 2. How do you like your steak? Medium rare 3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Terminator:...
On Authenticity, Condemnation and Community
I love Michael Patton’s authenticity. The way he exposes his faults and failures in such a public forum is both refreshing and encouraging. In fact, when I was writing...