On Gods and Kingdoms

Since the latest transition of power in our country, we have all likely seen the divisive vitriol that has gripped the populace. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the execution of power in the current administration, the thing that has been most concerning is how divided we seem to be.  Here, I offer some thoughts … More On Gods and Kingdoms

Crossing the Divide of the Mind and Heart

The Evangelical church seems to struggle with uniting theory (rationalism) with practice (experientialism). Either our ministries are Word-based or works-based but not both. When we are Word-based we are motivated by the acquisition of theological information and are passionate about Bible study. Our ministry efforts are exhausted by formal and informal educational models that include Sunday School classes, heady preaching, and small group studies. When we are works-based, we are passionate about passion itself. Our ministries emphasize events, activity, and programs, those things that provide us with a sensation that something is happening. … More Crossing the Divide of the Mind and Heart