What if the paradigm of what it means to be a member of a church in western culture shifted one Sunday morning? Continue reading »
Posted in June 2011 …
Jesus, Marriage & Community
The Church must be to each other and celebrate this same kind of community. We must practice oneness. Celebrate the differences. Follow one head, Jesus Christ. Continue reading »
Lessons from Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga wants to be and should be noticed. Her understanding and influence on western culture alone should get our attention. There are lessons to learn here…Jesus lived his life on the margins of his society. He was clearly subversive and a part of the counter-culture. He rejected the values and mores of the elite in his culture but deeply loved and understood its people. He ate and celebrated with people on the margins. We could never do better than to follow him. Continue reading »
The Fighting Faithful
Professing Christians don’t seem to do well disagreeing with each other. It’s like we believe the kingdom of God rises or falls on our proving our point. We act as if we believe God’s purposes cannot be accomplished unless we’re right. Continue reading »
“The Good Old Days”
For present day God-followers to be inspired we must return to memories more powerful than “the good old days”. Communities of Christians must constantly return to the story of the Gospel. Continue reading »
Conversation 6: Michael Frost
If you like the status quo, don’t read or listen to Michael Frost. There is a global conversation on the decline of Christianity in Western Europe and America. This conversation continues in the context of what God is doing in other parts of the world. In places like China, India, Africa and even Cuba … Continue reading »
Eve, Individualism and Our Culture
Much of what we celebrate in our culture (materialism, consumerism, self-centeredness, etc.) is contrary to God’s idea of community. Continue reading »
Conversation 5: Reggie McNeal
There is a global conversation on the decline of Christianity in Western Europe and America. This conversation continues in the context of what God is doing in other parts of the world. Continue reading »
Western Culture, Church Culture & Christian Culture
We were never meant to be “bubble” people. We demonstrate, announce and explain the kingdom of God, the present rule and reign of Jesus Christ. Our world view in a sentence is “Jesus is Lord”. Continue reading »
Whose Disciples Are We?
Do you ever stop and consider the questions God may be raising in your life? Continue reading »
