It comes in pints? I’m gettin’ one . . .
Just in case you wanted to know, there is a Christians for beer facebook page. 🙂 Also, be sure to join the Reclaiming the Mind Ministries and Parchment and Pen facebook pages....
Should We Be able to Interupt a Sermon?
In a previous post I described the five ways Christians can evidence emerging characteristics. One of them was to “emerge ecclesiologically.” This is the way I...
Why Virginia Left Christianity After 23 Years: An Illustration of Cognitive Dissonance
I received this email today. It is a story about a Christian, named Virginia who left the faith after 23 years. Here it is along with my comments: “Christianity thrives...
Intro to The Creeds and the Seven Ecumenical Councils
By Jeff Spry . . . Bookmark this page for some great theological resources. Thanks Jeff! ________________________ The various creeds of Christendom have aided the Christian...
The Entertainment Driven Church
I recently decided to follow my own oft given advice and venture out to other churches just to see what the cultural landscape looks like and to stretch myself a bit. First, I...
Politics and Evangelicals: An Email From My Mom
N.B. RMMers, this email is something that my little old gray-haired mother sent to a long-time friend recently. Many of you can relate to the bombardment of factoids on your...
Recommended: The ESV Study Bible
Over the last few years I have slowly switched from the New American Standard Version (NAS) to the English Standard Version (ESV). Now that the ESV Study Bible is out, I could...
Why Greg Walked Away from the Faith
I received this email late last night from a man we will call Greg. Greg is an ex-Christian who gives his reasons why he left Christianity. Since I deal with this on an...
If You Are Going to be in Manteca CA this Weekend . . .
If you happen to be in Manteca CA this coming weekend (Aug. 16-17), I will be speaking at Crossroads Grace Community Church both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, from 9-12 I...