Chris Harmon asked a good question. He wrote: “So I’m wondering since it was a little unclear when I read this - do you think we *should* be part of Christian academies (schools), godtube, christian bookstores, christian music, etc.?”
I thought perhaps my last post was a bit unclear, so let me clarify one aspect. I [...]
Much of our world is institutionalized. You know how Jesus said to be in the world but not of it? I really believe that means we’re supposed to disengage from systems and institutions as much as possible - institutions are the foundation of the systems of this world. The medical system, the school system, the [...]
As is the case with many items on my blog, this post was inspired by the writings of Jim Lehmer.
We introverted, less social-butterflyesque individuals often feel guilty about our tendency to either avoid certain large gatherings or hide in the midst of them. I think the reason we tend to feel guilty is because of [...]
Leadership is a hot topic in American Christendom and in the American political system right now. As it happens, I am leading about 100 people for a few months, as we prepare to facilitate an intense three-day spiritual encounter with Jesus for about 36 women. So I’ve been thinking about the dynamics of leadership and [...]
Jim tagged me to talk about three things I like about my Church. You know… this is just one of those topics that frustrates and fascinates me at the same time. I feel like the meaning of the word church has been diluted by misuse. Instead of Church, the living organism that is comprised of [...]
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I wrote about kids the other day, and how they have to find and follow their own ideals. It just doesn’t work to traipse into the big wide world wearing your parents’ convictions. I said that it is important to find those before you head out. And I insinuated that as parents we need to [...]
