Anticipatory obedience is when we adapt without reflection or consideration of the moral implications. Unfortunately, Christian authoritarianism has created followers who believe that obedience is the ultimate virtue. Continue reading Lesson One: Do Not Obey in Advance
January 6 is the reason I write these blogs and why I turned to writing books when I left my … Continue reading January 6
I don’t think Ananias and Sapphira were struck down by God because they didn’t fully commit to the cult or because they didn’t give their full tithe to the church, or even because they lied.
Everyone else had pledged their lives, their fortunes and their honor, but Ananias and Sapphira held back and when confronted, they chose to deceive.
They were traitors. Continue reading It’s Not Too Late
ou have joined with the many who have come before, and the many who will come after, in lifting up the lowly and filling the hungry with good things.
“And so, rejoice and be glad! What you are doing today, what you have done in the past, has not been in vain. Even though we may not see it, God is working.” Continue reading Rejoice! Your Work is Not in Vain (Advent 3)
When do we light the candle of despair? Last week was supposed to be the week of Hope, the first … Continue reading Advent 2 – Peace in a Time of Despair
“…if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died for nothing.” – Galatians 2:21
This verse has been rattling around in my head over the last several days. After reading Galatians a few times and considering the world around us, I think I understand Paul more fully. Continue reading Did Jesus Die for Nothing?
My entire life I believed that America was founded on Christian values. I always believed in the idea that all … Continue reading What Made America Great
The best book I have ever read was, What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff. Originally published in … Continue reading What to Expect on Your Spiritual Journey
(I haven’t posted here in a while, but decided it’s time to get back into it.) Over the past decade, … Continue reading I like Paul
Sometimes we think to ourselves, “I’ve already read most of it,” or “I know the stories well enough.” But that’s … Continue reading Let’s Read the Bible
Journey Through Scripture 