Have you ever wondered what Jesus might look like if he would have been born into our day and age? Imagine what he might have been if Jesus were an American in 2022. Then ask yourself, what would his disciples be like? What would their jobs be? There are so many kinds of people inContinue reading “Who Jesus and his followers might look like if they would have lived today – John 2:1-11, Part 1”
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Throwing light on the shadow side of lawn care – Current Events: A Theology of Lawn Care, Part 5
When I refer to the shadow side of the Great American Lawn, I don’t mean the grass that is growing in the shade of a tree. When I say “shadow side,” I’m referring to the possibility that lawns of grass might not always be a good thing. Who gets to decide that freshly clipped grassContinue reading “Throwing light on the shadow side of lawn care – Current Events: A Theology of Lawn Care, Part 5”
How Should Christians Live in the World (Introducing Acts) – Acts 1, Part 1
How should Christians live in the world? Do the Republicans have it right? Should we follow the Democrats? Is American life the way to go? What about some other country, like England, that has a Christian heritage? What about Spain or France or Italy which are predominantly Catholic nations. Should we follow the Catholic way? Continue reading “How Should Christians Live in the World (Introducing Acts) – Acts 1, Part 1”
My six visits to a courtroom – Our Identity: In God, Part 3
I have been inside a courtroom for official court proceedings six times in my life. The first time was my fault. I was 17, very guilty, and scared to death. I’m not going into the whole story today. If you want to learn more, I’ve written about it here. The summary is that I wasContinue reading “My six visits to a courtroom – Our Identity: In God, Part 3”
“Radical Forgiveness” with Jonas Beiler and Joel Kime (Youth Culture Matters: A CPYU Podcast)
Thanks to my friends at the Center for Parent Youth Understanding, as they recently had me on a guest panel for an episode of their podcast. In light of Botham Jean’s brother forgiving Amber Guyger, Walt Mueller asked me to be on the CPYU podcast. It was really interesting hearing Jonas Beiler talk about hisContinue reading ““Radical Forgiveness” with Jonas Beiler and Joel Kime (Youth Culture Matters: A CPYU Podcast)”
How to respond to deceivers in a church – 2nd John, Part 4
How much should Christians interact with the secular world? I live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, which is known for our Amish community, a Christian sect that practices a form of separation from the world. As I type this, I can look out my kitchen window and see my Amish neighbors wearing their traditional clothing and ridingContinue reading “How to respond to deceivers in a church – 2nd John, Part 4”
Embracing Your Daughter’s Killer: The Freedom of Radical Forgiveness (Betwixt Podcast)
I am so thankful to my friend Deb Gregory for the wonderful podcast she created, Betwixt. I encourage you to subscribe, listen from the beginning and learn about the wonders of liminal space. I am also thankful that on her most recent episode, Deb featured my story! You can listen to the episode here. IContinue reading “Embracing Your Daughter’s Killer: The Freedom of Radical Forgiveness (Betwixt Podcast)”
Who is responsible for restoration and revival? God? Us? Both?
Restoration and revival might take a lot of work. I just did a Google image search on the phrase “the hard work of restoration”, and almost all of the pictures are about car restorations. Some furniture. Some homes. There is restoration from natural disaster that can take years. I suspect only a few of usContinue reading “Who is responsible for restoration and revival? God? Us? Both?”
The Freedom of Forgiveness Received
In the Gospels Jesus tells the story of a certain servant who owed millions of dollars to a king. When the king requested an accounting of the debt, the servant couldn’t pay. The king ordered the servant, the servant’s wife, children and all his possession to be sold to pay the balance. Horrified, the servantContinue reading “The Freedom of Forgiveness Received”
Why we’re installing modesty scanners in our church lobby
What is modesty??? Who gets to make the call? What centrally recognized authority do women have so that all can go to that authority to answer the question “Is this outfit modest?” There isn’t one! There is no centrally recognized Christian modesty panel that we can refer to. Men, we really have little ideaContinue reading “Why we’re installing modesty scanners in our church lobby”
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