Karl Rahner has said that "the Christian of the future will be a mystic or he won't exist at all." All of my Christian conservative readers are probably getting nervous right now after reading that quote. The fear is, among some people, is that Christians must hold tightly to rationality and reason lest they become... Continue Reading →
What Is It Like To Be A Christian In 2017?
For me, being a true follower of Christ in 2017 means... Lots of prayer. The tragedies in our back yard and close at hand call for countless prayers to be offered and questions to be answered. Soul searching. With so much divisiveness and loss and heartbreak that I have faced personally and many people are... Continue Reading →
The Politics of The Good
So apparently we can't call things like we see them anymore. The social media political environment forces one to double down on ideology instead of being considerate of the reality. If I am on the right, I can't call injustice for what it is, I have to point out that the left also practiced injustice.... Continue Reading →
Jesus Didn’t Die To Give You A Political Stance
I am fed up. I don't like to use this space for social and political commentary but recent events are crying for a different perspective, one that I thought I might be able to speak to. It seems that there is a misconception in American Christianity that the only way to live out your faith... Continue Reading →
The Focus of Christians Should Be The Heart
If you are a pastor and you want to get your name and face on TV just start criticizing everything around you in culture. You will get carted out in front of the cameras and show up on TV talk shows. Unfortunately, the minute you do this will be the minute that you cease to... Continue Reading →