Here are core assumptions I am working under for this post: The church has generally done a pretty lousy job being a force of love in the world (not that there are not some exceptions, thank God). Though some individuals are unloving on purpose, most individuals are doing the best they can. Christian leaders areContinue reading “Learning to Love”
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Response to responses to the death of Whitney Houston
I cannot talk meaningfully about the death of Whitney Houston. I don’t have anything productive to add to the dialogue. But I can respond to some of the other responses to Whitney’s death. When Whitney Houston ruled the world I was in high school and her music was not my style. But there was neverContinue reading “Response to responses to the death of Whitney Houston”
Get Away from My God!
I came across this lovely post recently: Plan worship only for people who can worship. Many churches plan their worship services as though unbelievers can worship. But the Apostle Paul makes plain in 1 Corinthians 12:3 that “no one can say, “Jesus is Lord, except by the Holy Spirit.” Anyone can utter the words, ofContinue reading “Get Away from My God!”
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