Sellers opinion article is ‘spot on’ by Mimi Budd of Sacramento, California
Letter to the Editor – Sellers opinion article is ‘spot on’
Sellers opinion article is ‘spot on’ by Mimi Budd of Sacramento, California
Nationalism and the tribal god it creates
Instead of worshipping a Cosmic Christ, many have settled for a tribal deity who suits our tribal behavior. The result? A nationalism which places country above God and uses religion to justify any means.
Marriage and children: Albert Mohler’s universe of moral certainty
Mohler’s moral universe is clear: Complementarian heterosexual marriage and children are requirements for faithful Christian adulthood.
Churches in America: too fragile to fight (at least with each other)
The American Church is in crisis, largely because of multiple crises, few of which are momentary. We’re in it for the long haul.
Is it time for those who identify as ‘Christian’ to name our differences and part ways?
When I listen to many Christians speak, more and more I respond with the thought, “Is it honestly fair to call what they believe and what I believe the same religion?”
How do we pray for the care of creation? The Beatitudes give us guidance
God loves this world that God created at the beginning of time. Through our prayers and our actions, we return some of the love that God has bestowed on us.
‘Religious liberty’ is being hijacked: expressing our faith responsibly within the civic realm
How do Christians responsibly and faithfully inhabit the places where decisions are made for the common good, especially at a time when the principle of religious liberty is being effectively hijacked?
When a church or minister is in need of an intervention
What are the signs that an intervention may be called for? And what should that look like?
Conservative evangelicals’ political success: Acting out of the pain of unhealed shame
When Christians act out of the pain of unhealed shame, they may lash out in equally shameful ways. The world is seeing a church that names people and groups as enemies to be defeated, rather than seeing it bear witness to God’s love and grace for all.
What Chronic Back Pain Teaches Me About Pastoring
As a healthy, 37-year-old pastor, I confess that sometimes I struggle to relate to congregants with chronic illness and pain. That has changed.
Divisions over abortion and other life and death issues: the problem is not purple churches
When faith leaders lament the difficulty of keeping Republicans and Democrats together in the same church, they miss the bigger issue.