Given the current condition of our culture—both inside and outside the church—I think as many of us as possible should seriously consider changing churches! Let me explain. Some time ago, Lavone and I were driving somewhere, not on the interstate, but on a two-lane highway through the countryside. We came up over a bluff …
Category Archives: The Church
IMAGINE A “CHRISTIAN” CONGRESS
According to the Pew Research Center, just under 88% of members of Congress identify as Christian (87.8%) compared with 63% of the U.S. population. In addition, less than 5% of the Congress identify as religiously unaffiliated (e.g., humanist or unwilling to say) compared with 33% of adults in the U.S. today. ** Let the findings …
Renewal is NOT a Missional Work-Around
Spiritual renewal requires followers of Jesus to be shaped (or “discipled”) into the KIND of people who become agents of God’s renewal. IF renewal happens, it normally happens first to them and then through them to and for others. It is common for us to read the remarkable report on Pentecost Sunday (Acts 2) and …
The Politics of The Lord’s Prayer III
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is …
Post-Pandemic Possiblities
Pandemics force us all to change, whether we like it or not. Among the most drastic changes are restrictions on travel, gathering with others, and going about our business—literally our means of livelihood but also our range of activities outside our homes. Pandemics claim our attention, require us to do life differently than before, and …