Category Archives: Christians and culture
Miley’s New Tattoo
For the past several years, Miley Cyrus has been a rising star, and a role model for young girls. More recently, however her value as role model has grown increasingly questionable. I do not know where Miley really stands with … Continue reading
Giving The Church A Checkup
This post is part of a series introduced last month (click here for 1st post) As we start a New Year, it is traditionally a time when people not only make resolutions, but many of them begin to think about … Continue reading
Do You Speak Christianese? Please Don’t
Have you ever noticed the lingo that flies around in some Christian circles? I challenge you, the next time you find yourself in a group of Christian people, step back and listen to the words and phrases that are used when … Continue reading
Thoughts About Christmas, part 1
I was just thinking this past Sunday……I have been a follower of Jesus Christ since 1991, and studied for 4 ½ years in seminary, and have been in full time ministry for 9 years. But despite all that being true, … Continue reading
America’s Talking Heads: Hot Air and Clanging Cymbals
A friend of mine sent me this link today and wanted to know my thoughts on it. I can only say that I wish I had written it, because it reflects my views and convictions almost dead on (with a … Continue reading
Bush and Obama – America’s Failed Saviors
Although politics fascinate me, I don’t spend enough time studying in that area to qualify as a political analyst. Like every other American, I have my own opinions, but am glad its not up to me to produce solutions. What … Continue reading
What I DO like about what the Emerging Church says
What I do like about what the Emerging Church says Much like Kevin DeYoung, I can relate to Emerging Christians who are wary of slick marketing gimmicks, how-to sermons, watered-down megachurches, and the effects of modernism. I fully agree that the … Continue reading