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there is no freedom to convert
Check out Christian Piatt’s post: If Cheerleaders Don’t Convert You, Chuck Norris Will. Piatt’s argument of a Texas school being allowed to evangelize strikes the exact right note. It is hard to claim freedom from oppression when one’s own expression is oppressive.
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The Thunder Blunder (Eating Scripture)
Eating Mark 10: 35-45 This whole arc in Mark has been about discipleship; about following Jesus where He is going. Which is Jerusalem and death. And then resurrection. After Jesus foretells His death for the third time, we have this third epic fail. And it is a doozy. Unfortunately for us, even though we recognize half…
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Tebow and the (All)Mighty
1) Tebow and Faith The theology of GOD on our side against other people who claim GOD is on their side is the height of insanity. And to see strange coincidence as proof of that is ridiculous. GOD sends signs rather than proofs of already held beliefs. If anything, I’m willing to see that as a sign,…
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Without moderation
You’ve no doubt heard this encouragement: everything in moderation. This is especially attractive in the church, where the every “thing” in question is likely to be that assorted list of “sins” that you just can’t help yourself with. That list has tough stuff on it, but also seemingly small things: alcohol smoking dancing (which…
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Hearing Jesus: my manifesto
The most profound thing Jesus ever taught wasn’t something he said. It is something he did. He split his time with his followers and took on a different posture for each group. And of course, there are three groups: The Needy Jesus gave his greatest gifts to those most in need of it: his time,…