This Christian Life

The Erotic God

We often ask questions like “Who will be saved?” or “Will I be saved?” These are important questions but, we can’t really answer questions like this without first asking, “Who is it that saves?” You might respond simply “God is the one that saves!” If so, then I would ask …

Pope Francis washing the feet of a female, Muslim prisoner.

Bad Guys and That Pesky Thing Called ‘Love’

John 13:1-17 With his crucifixion right around the corner Jesus takes a moment to express his deep love for his disciples. But he doesn’t only wash the feet of those who love him. Knowing that Judas was going to betray him Jesus still washes his feet in a stunning display …

Don’t Have Any Possessions

When people look at us they should see something of the heart of Jesus Christ. Who even though he was GOD emptied himself and took the form of a servant. We are not called to be big or to mass market Jesus. We are not called to have nice buildings …

Why Do I Believe? Why do you?

There is a pastor in Missouri that I like to follow named Brian Zahnd. Recently he posted a blog essentially providing his answer to the question, “How do I prove Christianity is the correct religion?” He basically argued that faith cannot be considered objectively, but that it must be experienced. …

Who’s Afraid of Liturgy? Satan and Baptists. Jk Lolz

As believers, our worship reflects our beliefs. The content of our liturgies must be given theological consideration. The word liturgy can sound ominous, but the truth is that every church already practices liturgy. Liturgy is the form and order that gives shape to the Christian experience of worship. Too commonly, …

“A Gospel of Hope” by John Alexander Dowie

This is a sermon excerpt from John Alexander Dowie who is considered the father of modern healing evangelism.

Bad Medicine and Incompetent Ministers

Sometimes it’s easy to feel like studying theology is just for the sport of argument, a way for people with intellectual proclivities to get off. The truth is that billions of people are affected by Christian theology and just like bad medicine hurts people bad theology hurts people. Stanley Hauerwas …

Can a Male Savior be the Savior of All?

Contextual Theologies Ever heard the phrase “contextual theology?” A contextual theology is a theology done from the perspective of a certain people group with the issues and problems of those in that group as the aim and theme. Since most theology in the West over the last few centuries has …

The Brilliance, Advent Vol 2: Their Own Kind of Theopoetics

They’ve done it again! Just when I resolve in myself to try to forget that contemporary Christian art exists, The Brilliance releases a new album. This one just in time to prepare my heart, soul, and mind to enter into one of the most sacred times of the year, Advent. …

Churches, Tents, and Stadiums: Message and Method

Ever heard someone say that the “message is important but the method doesn’t really matter?” Maybe you have said something like that yourself. I know I have and I was wrong. Dead wrong. It sounds like a smart thing to say but in reality that way of thinking is naïve …

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