There is a list concerning church trauma I am often asked about. Is it true, how should I respond, etc.? The list is antagonistic towards churches in a way that is both unhelpful and hypocritical. Rather than take on the list as a whole, I … Continue reading Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity just fatalism?
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Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity just fear mongering?
There is a list concerning church trauma I am often asked about. Is it true, how should I respond, etc.? The list is antagonistic towards churches in a way that is both unhelpful and hypocritical. Rather than take on the list as a whole, I … Continue reading Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity just fear mongering?
Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity a purity cult?
There is a list concerning church trauma I am often asked about. Is it true, how should I respond, etc.? The list is antagonistic towards churches in a way that is both unhelpful and hypocritical. Rather than take on the list as a whole, I … Continue reading Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity a purity cult?
Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity against mental health therapy?
There is a list concerning church trauma I am often asked about. Is it true, how should I respond, etc.? The list is antagonistic towards churches in a way that is both unhelpful and hypocritical. Rather than take on the list as a whole, I … Continue reading Trauma or Drama: Is Christianity against mental health therapy?
Why I appreciate being part of the SBC
Why write such a controversial article during the week of passion!? Surely there are other more Nobel things to write about as we remember the incredible defeat of sin and death. During this week we cannot forget the words of Jesus and His concern. Jesus’ … Continue reading Why I appreciate being part of the SBC
Nondenominational or denominational: A need, a failure, and a hope
I loved a conversation a friend of mine had with a fellow saint. He asked the saint how many churches are there in Norfolk. After a response of “I don’t know” the friend stated correctly: “One.” This biblical reality is one we miss. But why … Continue reading Nondenominational or denominational: A need, a failure, and a hope
One Gospel with many stories to tell
One of the criticisms of the rapture minded viewpoint is that it holds to two people of God, Israel & the church. (Some also say two gospels based on a minor point from Darby that arguably was not referring to two gospels. But non-dispensationalists tend … Continue reading One Gospel with many stories to tell
Matthew’s Christmas Warning
St. Matthew warns us of focusing on self over Christ in his Gospel. It starts with the Christmas story. Will we carry the spirit of Herod and Jerusalem that was fearful and destructive? Will we follow the spirit of the wisemen and Joseph who pursued … Continue reading Matthew’s Christmas Warning
Book Review: Discovering Dispensationalism
This book reminds me of the advice to develop a timeline when dealing with complex matters. Discovering Dispensationalism does this well. It seeks to articulate the theological development of what we now know as Dispensationalism. It (again) dispels the myth that Dispensationalism came out of … Continue reading Book Review: Discovering Dispensationalism
Christian Skepticism is obedience to God
“Am I wrong for being skeptical?” asked many in the last week. By being skeptical of events, am I questioning God or what the Holy Spirit is at work doing? The answer is clearly no. Rephrased, if we take the whole Bible into account, skepticism … Continue reading Christian Skepticism is obedience to God