The Buried Talent
Sometimes I get the feeling that contemporary Christianity has completely missed the point.
Here’s what I mean; on a practical, philosophical or political level, what would any of us define as holiness truly...
I Believe in a Rebel God
I believe in a rebel God. A subversive system. A dissident discipleship.
Now, I don't know about you, but where I live, most folks who hear that I am a Christian immediately associate this with a religion c...
The Cup of Sorrow
Last Sunday, I was watching our pastor’s wife teach the children about one the most emotional parts of the gospel. She was teaching them what the crucifixion meant. As she explained Jesus praying the Garden of...
I’m Mennonite… and Finally Became Anabaptist: Embracing our Mission to Post-Christian America
I’m a Mennonite.
Yes, it’s true. Mennonite even in the “ethnic” sense. In fact, I often say that I have more of a family wreath than a family tree because both sides of my lineage link to the Mennonite ...
Worship and the Poor: The Coming Revival
I just got back from spending about a month in India with my family. We had the opportunity to stay with our friend who runs a children’s home, made up of 48 kids. We were amazed by their faith. Each child ...
Who is my Neighbor?
When Jesus was asked “Who is my neighbor?” what was the man really asking?
Certainly he was expecting a simple, direct answer – one that he could take home and live with. He was surely expecting a response th...
The Worship Wars
One reason churches are splitting these days is over forms of worship. There are those who contend that we are not going to bring in a new generation of young people unless we introduce into the worship service...
Biggest Loser Wins: Small Things with GREAT Love
Biggest loser wins. That’s the whole premise of the popular weight-loss reality show featuring women and men who are hundreds of pounds over-weight. Whoever loses the most, wins. Every week, as some...
None is Saved While One Still Suffers
For some, the central message of Christianity is about personal salvation. What it is exactly that we need saving from is debatable, depending on who you ask: from the fires of hell; from ourselves, from ...
Hating Religion, Loving Jesus: A Well-Meaning False Dichotomy
This week has seen a new viral sensation take over our computer screens. A spoken word artist who goes by the name Bball1989 released a video on YouTube that has, in less than a week, received more than six...