I have a theory. Now mind you, it is just a theory, so perhaps I could be proven wrong. Nevertheless, here it goes: Genuine thankfulness should result in contentment. According to the commentators for the Macy's parade yesterday, an estimated 45 million turkeys were consumed as families across the United States gathered to take part…
Tag: Christian subculture
On stupid questions and missing the point
The questions we ask say a lot about who we are. Think about it for just a minute. Questions reveal concerns. We rarely ask questions about things that do not concern us. They expose our understanding of things. We have all sat in a classroom where someone raised there hand and asked a question only…
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Already, but not yet – Part 2
If you do not know what you are fighting for, you are bound to make mistakes. In the last post, I talked about the kingdom of God (or the kingdom of heaven, as the terms are interchangeable in the Bible). The term gets thrown around a lot. We Christian folk are always talking about "kingdom…
A better way: An alternative to dumping Starbucks
This post is the conclusion to a two-part series. It will probably not make much sense unless you go read the first post: Will I be dumping Starbucks? I concluded the last post by asking if there was a better way to approach cultural issues than this ban on Starbucks. This is how I answered:…
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Will I be dumping Starbucks?
Probably not. Now, I can sense the blood pressure rising in most of the people reading this. That is, if it is the usual crew. Yes, I did hear what the CEO of Starbucks said, and I do understand their stance on same-sex marriage. And no, my views on this issue have not changed. My…
On idolatry – Part 2
You are a slave to something. That was the point of my last post, and this post will make a lot more sense, if you go read that one first. In sum, we are created to serve something. Everyone has a master, and they serve it with their life. Last week, I stated that even skeptics,…
The “have it your way” church
We do it without even realizing it. We walk through our day, in virtually every way, as consumers. After all, that is what we are taught to do. Our culture filled us so full of a consumerist worldview that we internalized this approach to life. It is interred in our bones. Ever since you were…
How far is too far?
“How far is too far?” If you have ever worked with a youth group, that question is not new to you. For that matter, if you were ever in a youth group, that question probably crossed your lips, or at least your mind. And that question applies to more than one scenario. As a matter…
Is saying it enough?
The Bible is the very words of God. While some of the people who read this blog may not agree with the above statement, I feel the majority of my readership does. As a matter of fact, if I had to guess, I think the majority of my readership would be adamant in their proclamation…
More than a meeting
Sunday was a big day for my church. Instead of meeting at our little storefront building, we piled in cars and headed out to the lake for a celebration. It was a milestone day for our church, as we officially turned one year old. In this past year, God has been gracious to fill our…
