Is it enough to believe right? What if you believe the right things for the wrong reasons? Can it be wrong to believe rightly for the wrong reasons? Are you confused now? Allow me to give an example to kick us off. We will make it a nice, juicy illustration: take cannibalism. Chuck and WillyContinueContinue reading ““Agree, Disagree, No Matter.””
Category Archives: Culture
My Thoughts on Putin’s “Innovative” Article on Syria
Yesterday was 9/11, which makes it a time of distinct American sentimentality, remembrance, and contemplation. It also makes it a great day to drop Vladimir Putin’s editorial piece in the NY Times. As I looked at my Facebook wall, I was astounded by how many people were posting this article, quoting from it, and promotingContinueContinue reading “My Thoughts on Putin’s “Innovative” Article on Syria”
Wendy’s, Chronicles, and Revival
As my five year college reunion quickly approaches, I have been thinking a lot about my experiences with the Grove City College Men’s Soccer Team. I remember on the way home from away soccer matches, we used to stop at Wendy’s. Usually it was around 8:30 or 9ish, after the general rush of the dinnerContinueContinue reading “Wendy’s, Chronicles, and Revival”
How Birth Control Kicked Open the Porn Door
Yesterday I read a pertinent article by Dr. Russell Moore (check it out here). In it he addresses the emptiness of pornography, it’s destructive grasp, and the way in which our culture has degraded the image of God to mere pixels intended for sexual arousal. In one portion of his article, he explains, “sex isContinueContinue reading “How Birth Control Kicked Open the Porn Door”
Do You Love Your Diet More than Jesus?
Would your friends more quickly characterize you as “gluten-free”, “vegan”, “pro-organic”, “pro-free-range”, etc., than as a “Christian”? Do you abstain from eating at others’ houses or with other people out of fear that they might expect you to eat something that’s against your diet? Do you share your views on food and diet with moreContinueContinue reading “Do You Love Your Diet More than Jesus?”
Conspiracy Theories Are For The Birds
Whether you are on Facebook, Fox News, or in a Southern Baptist church, you are gonna hear and read about all kinds of conspiracy. “The government is out to take away our rights: strings are being pulled, money is exchanged under tables, and things are never as they seem,” they say. In an SBC church,ContinueContinue reading “Conspiracy Theories Are For The Birds”
A Pastor’s Open Letter to Mothers
Dear Moms, Today is a special day on the calendar. I believe there are many forgiveable sins in the church, but perhaps the only unforgettable sin is forgetting Mother’s Day. As I look out at our congregation this morning, I see so many mothers that I have gotten to know and love. Women who haveContinueContinue reading “A Pastor’s Open Letter to Mothers”
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