Engaging with God’s Story
“Story” is a buzz-word in today’s culture. Why? I’m sure there are a number of reasons, but chief among them is the fact that for the most part, any claim to knowing truth is met with skepticism and distrust. In the past, a preacher could communicate truth from the pulpit and expect it to be […]
Are Teens Becoming “Fake” Christians?
(CNN) — If you’re the parent of a Christian teenager, Kenda Creasy Dean has this warning: Your child is following a “mutant” form of Christianity, and you may be responsible. Dean says more American teenagers are embracing what she calls “moralistic therapeutic deism.” Translation: It’s a watered-down faith that portrays God as a “divine therapist” […]
National Debt, Impending Disaster, and the Christian Response
Our nation has gone massively into debt. We hear about the national deficit quite a bit, but I wonder if perhaps we don’t fully understand the full implications of our predicament. Up to this point in history, America has never faced a problem quite like this. According to one documentary, we are probably almost beyond […]
What Happens When a Generation Won’t Grow Up?
In today’s world we don’t hear a lot of voices or messages emphasizing the need for maturity. This is true of the church and our culture in general. There are a lot conflicting values that we become indoctrinated with, but maturity is not really on the radar for the most part. In contrast, other messages […]
The Awkwardness of Service
For anyone who claims to have a Christian worldview, service is generally seen as a good thing. It is, after all, one of the most Christ-like things anyone can do. And yet when it comes to actually getting your hands dirty and serving someone where there is a need, let’s face it. It can be […]
Why Are We So Addicted to Entertainment?
We are a culture glued to screens. I am no exception. I work at a computer, I have one of those flashy hand-held devices that does just about everything from playing music to preparing my dinner for me (okay, maybe it doesn’t do everything). However, my wife and I did decide to forgo ordering cable […]
Is “Chivalry” a Thing of The Past?
Maybe this isn’t the case when it comes to dating or “courtship,” where opening car doors or lending a jacket can score major points on relational report cards, but what about every day situations? We just got back from our trip to Alaska, and as a new parent, I found myself wiped out by the […]