Okay, so maybe there was a Friday post coming this week after all. If you’d like to check out the journey through 1 Corinthians 6 which led to this post, … Continue reading “Cafeteria Christians”
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Chapter 5: Kicked Out of Church
What action could be bad enough to merit kicking someone out of church? Back when I worked in churches, we did have to ask a few people to leave but … Continue reading Chapter 5: Kicked Out of Church
Chapter 3: One Foundation
Sunday night was a little atypical for our bible study because we spent quite a bit of time discussing internal Methodist matters. With General Conference last week, the “united” part … Continue reading Chapter 3: One Foundation
Chapter 1: Unity, Not Uniformity
While Paul still begins this letter with thanksgiving and grace (the way he began all his letters), the first chapter of 1 Corinthians offers a glimpse into the deep divisions … Continue reading Chapter 1: Unity, Not Uniformity
Testimonies: How to Rush a Story
Back when I was a youth minister, there was a big push for students to craft and deliver “testimonies.” If you’re not familiar with the term, a testimony is a … Continue reading Testimonies: How to Rush a Story
Welcome from the Unwelcome
Every time I see a church sign proudly proclaim “all are welcome,” I wonder about the people in the church. Have they ever been in a place where they felt … Continue reading Welcome from the Unwelcome
What Does “Render Unto Caesar” Mean?
Okay, just one more Jerry Falwell, Jr. response, and I’m moving on. In his bizarre interview with the Washington Post last week, Falwell took one of my favorite passages out of … Continue reading What Does “Render Unto Caesar” Mean?
Santa Claus: A Complicated History
Have you ever wondered where Santa Claus comes from? This past Tuesday, our Brew Theology group gathered to discuss the strange history of Santa, and this post is adapted from … Continue reading Santa Claus: A Complicated History
Dispatches from the War on Christmas: the Wars Before
I think one of my biggest frustrations with the whole “War on Christmas” phenomenon is when people pretend it’s new. Check this out: The end of the ancient Roman year … Continue reading Dispatches from the War on Christmas: the Wars Before
Religion, Nostalgia, and “The Voltron Rule”
Many moons ago, I wrote a post on nostalgia in which I appealed to The Voltron Rule: Healthy nostalgia leaves space for new stories to be told; unhealthy nostalgia ignores … Continue reading Religion, Nostalgia, and “The Voltron Rule”