I am an egalitarian. Simpy defined, this means I believe in the equality of genders, not just in terms of dignity, but in terms of the opportunities to use their gifts, and express their faithfulness within the family and the…Read More→
Preaching is changing…rapidly! The reality of post-modern, post-Christian culture has necessitated a re-envisioning of the pulpit in the Western Church. One of the mainstays of Protestant spirituality and liturgy is in a time of significant transition. The question of the…Read More→
Growing up evangelical, one of the primary questions we were taught to ask strangers was: “Are you saved?” Or, better yet: “If you died tonight do you know where you’d go?” The concept of being saved was pretty simple, really:…Read More→
My father was a political man; a lawyer and a judge. He was an ideological conservative. He was also known for his kindness and mercy. My dad died in 2009. At his funeral a man approached me and said, “Your…Read More→
Driving home from school each day, I often find myself lost in thought, ruminating on various ideas or events. Sometimes, I will play out conversations in my head, so as to better and more appropriately prepare for upcoming scenarios (such…Read More→
This message is for Church People. It’s for those of you who are part of a faith community every week; a physical place where you usually find yourself on Sundays. You come there willingly, expectantly, and in that place you…Read More→