Do I stay Christian? It’s a fascinating question when you consider the deconstructive journey of someone who has battled through the contradictions of the American Christian landscape compared to Jesus’ ministry and teachings. The fact of the matter is that many people have left the American church over the last decade. A recent Gallup poll … Continue reading
There is a fascinating socio-political-religious study to examine among Evangelicals before, during, and after Donald Trump’s presidency. Before the 45th Commander-in-chief, Evangelicals overwhelming indicated that the faith and character of political candidates mattered more than their policy stances. The poll, conducted by PRRI, found in just five years, white evangelicals have become much more likely … Continue reading
I can remember the headline like it was yesterday, “President Bush Vomits on the Japanese Prime Minister.” But, I mean, that’s not the kind of the thing you see in the newspaper every day. But it’s not the first and certainly will not be the last historical moment at the dinner table. Supposedly the pack … Continue reading
Without a doubt, Jesus’ most famous parable is The Good Samaritan. Just a simple search on Google will yield over 40 million results. The Parable begins with Jesus being challenged on inheriting eternal life with the question of who my neighbor is, leading Jesus to tell this remarkable story. Love for God and neighbor are … Continue reading
I recently preached on the John 11 text, Lazarus’ death. Despite being theological trained and serving in vocational ministry for nearly 25 years, this passage still gives me pause. What was Jesus waiting on? Why allow Lazarus to suffer, let alone his sisters, to experience devastating loss, especially when they know that Jesus can heal, … Continue reading
By Andy Hale If you close your eyes and try to visualize what God is like, what comes to mind? Yes, we might all first resist the urge to anthropomorphize the Almighty. But eventually, something or someone would come to mind. Do you remember what you imagined God to be like when you were a … Continue reading
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