by Brad Blocksom | Oct 9, 2022 | Evangelicalism, Messy Church, Politics, Practical Theology, Social Justice
I pledge allegiance to the Son, the King of God’s kingdom,And to the Father and the Holy Spirit, with whom He is one,One Lord, one faith, one baptism,With unity, mercy, and justice for...
by Able Baker | Dec 18, 2016 | Politics
I have not had much to blog about over the last six months. I read some of the things my fellow contributors write and I feel like a one trick poney heading for the glue factory. It seems like the only reason I want to write lately is to figure out what I think about...
by Luke Geraty | Nov 7, 2016 | Church Life, Politics
According to Captain Snark, our very own Kenny Burchard, the following facts need to be accounted for: “Hi Facebook. Just a gentle reminder that there is only one way for a true Christian to vote. And that way, as expressed and clarified daily right here on...
by Brad Blocksom | Mar 22, 2016 | Evangelicalism, Politics
There has been a debate raging within Evangelicalism for some time time. Should we continue to self-identify as Evangelicals or has the term lost so much of its original meaning that we should abandon it and seek some new label for our movement. The issue stems from...
by Able Baker | Oct 20, 2015 | Politics
So I couldn’t resist after reading this article by John Piper. Please take a moment to read it. Piper’s Article I love John Piper’s passion and pastoral heart. I love the theological influence he has had on my generation so when I come across an...
by Luke Geraty | Apr 15, 2015 | Church Life, Counseling, Ethics, Gender Issues, Politics, Practical Theology, Sex, Social Justice
Thomas Creedy wrote “An Open Letter to My Church Friends” in regards to a recent book published by Steve Chalke called Being Human: How to Become the Person You Were Meant to Be. Since anthropology and spiritual formation are such vitally valuable topics...
by Geno Olison | Nov 26, 2014 | Conflict Resolution, Cultural Engagement, Ethics, Ethnic Reconciliation, Forgiveness, Leadership, Messy Church, Missional, Politics, Practical Theology, Social Media
I don’t usually say much (at least publicly/on social media) at the epicenter of these events, although there is usually plenty to say. I’ve had a half dozen or so serious conversations recently, mostly with a few of my white brothers, regarding the latest...
by Brad Blocksom | Aug 26, 2014 | Christian Hedonism, Cultural Engagement, Devotionals, Evangelicalism, Messy Church, Missional, Politics, Practical Theology, Prayer
Amos 4:1 “Hear this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountains of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to your husbands, ‘Bring, that we may drink!’ (ESV) This could very well be read as an indictment of rich and...
by Luke Geraty | Aug 3, 2013 | Cultural Engagement, Epistemology, Politics
Wisely prophetic words here: “This shift from “accepting the existence of different views” to “acceptance of different views,” from recognizing other people’s right to have different beliefs or practices to accepting the differing...
by Luke Geraty | Apr 23, 2013 | Across the Web, Politics, The Kingdom of God
Make no mistake, when it comes to politics, I am not left leaning nor “liberal.” Those terms are fast losing meaning, but when I think about social issues and politics, I know that I do not fall in line with many of the ideas that my Democrat friends...
by Luke Geraty | Mar 13, 2013 | Charismatic Theology, Cultural Engagement, Eschatology, Politics
I’m going to leave out names on this one. Not because I’m afraid to address public people who do things in the public square publicly, but because my point isn’t to “call out” anyone. The people I’m thinking about are most certainly...
by Luke Geraty | Nov 7, 2012 | Eschatology, Politics
When I think of political elections and some of the messages that some Christians project, I think “doom and gloom.” It seems that for some, we’re always right on the precipice of the Apocalypse with each election. This is often tied to the...
by Luke Geraty | Oct 20, 2011 | Politics, Preaching
I was flipping through Wayne Grudem’s Politics According to the Bible and found an interesting quote regarding how pastor’s should deal with controversial political subjects. I really like how this is expressed and the examples given. Grudem writes,...
by Luke Geraty | May 26, 2011 | Politics, The Kingdom of God, Worship
As I’ve been reflecting more and more on the contrast between worship and idolatry, I’m convinced that those two concepts are most certainly two of the most fascinating motifs in Scripture. Worship is ascribed to the Lord; idolatry is ascribed to all else....
by Luke Geraty | Nov 20, 2008 | Politics
Check out Obama’s Fascinating Interview with Cathleen Falsani. Finally we can read the full transcript of what Obama actually does believe without having to filter through the various half-truths and misrepresentations regarding Obama’s understanding of...
