How [Not] To Be Christian: Part Two
Fear seems to be in the driver’s seat in this world of political instability, daily headlines of shocking revelations, and connected disconnection. We don’t have to give in to the fear though–there’s another way.
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When I say “Christian,” you say…
In 2018, what words come to mind when the average non-Christian in America hears the term Christianity? Bigotry, hate, homophobia, hypocrisy, misogyny… abuse, power, politics…excusing or ignoring or dismissing unChristian behaviors? We’re familiar with the research, not to mention many headline-making high-profile cases, that demonstrate this, right? (Some of the studies are discussed here.) I confess…
A Letter to My Grandfather
I awoke to my phone ringing early Sunday morning. “He’s on life support, and they’re about to pull the plug,” my brother said. Although he had been healthy and strong for a man in his 90’s, my grandfather Lewis G. Hale declined significantly in the last few months as his body slowly began shutting down….
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Without Hope or One in Christ?
“We sang “God Bless America” and believed that God wanted us to have life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We saw no conflict between capitalism and Christianity, the American dream and the cost of discipleship. Faith was a correct system of beliefs, and religion was defined by where you spent Sunday morning and whether you avoided…
Give Me Some Jesus
She grabbed the communion goblet with both hands, wrestling it awkwardly out of the officiant’s hands, and took a big gulp. Her teenage daughter followed suit. This happened recently as some friends and I had gathered for a church service before a preaching conference. After we had lots of laughs over their “mistake” of not…