Pastor’s Position on LGBTQ+ Issues Reveals Christian Hypocrisy
A pastor I follow on Facebook tells a story about a fellow pastor whose desire to support the LGBTQ+ community revealed Christian hypocrisy.
Can You Love Jesus and Hate Church?
Some say that if you're a Christian who claims to truly love Jesus Christ, you can't possibly hate church since the church is Christ's bride.
Progressive Pastor Turns Tables On the ‘Clobber Verse’
A 'clobber verse' is an often-quoted verse intented to pack a punch against a certain sin — and most often, the sin under attack is homosexuality.
Christian Conditioning Leads to Closed-Mindedness Toward New Ideas
It's fascinating—and disturbing—to watch the pattern of Christian conditioning unfold whenever one proposes a different view of a Biblical concept.
Traditionalists Criticize Progressive Christianity’s Portrayal of Jesus
People who believe in a more traditional view of the Gospel and church are always quick to attack Progressive Christianity and its view of Christ.
Tennessee Schools Must Include ‘In God We Trust’ Signs This Year
When Tennessee students return to the classroom this year, they're likely to notice a new message: ‘In God We Trust.’
No One Said God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Bear
There's an unfortunate misconception that once you become a Christian, you're protected from life moments that are more than you can bear.
Does Bad Christian Behavior Come From Trying to Do Right?
I received an interesting response to a post about what I call bad Christian behavior: a church's anti-LGBTQ sign that may have gotten them evicted.
Church Evicted from Building After Anti-LGBTQ Sign
It is not 100% clear whether it was an anti-LGBTQ sign that was directly to blame for a church in Indiana being forced out of its home.
Is Christian Masculinity Really in a Crisis?
Christian masculinity must be on a serious decline these days...at least if the selection of books in a church cafe is any indication.
Could a Law Prohibit Christian Teaching on Homosexuality?
A proposed law will either protect the LGBTQ community from cruel therapy or prevent Christian teaching on homosexuality, depending on whom you ask.
A Big Church Doesn’t Necessarily Mean a Big Welcome
If you happen to be looking for a new church and you're more of an introvert, a big church might not be the best option for you.
Churches, ‘It’s Not About You’ is a Poor Response to Worship Concerns
A popular response when someone complains about something at church is, “It's not about you, it's about God.“ But what's that really telling someone?
What Does God Look Like to You?
All of us who believe in God, and probably some of those who adamantly do not, have a mental picture of Him. But what does God look like in yours?
