Unorthodoxically Orthodox – Part I

A few months ago, me and some friends were discussing our view of scripture and how, if applicable, it has changed over time.  About 3 weeks ago, Craig suggested that the conversation be opened up to what our own personal theology is and how it has developed. I have been thinking about this very thing over and over and, quite honestly, have come to this conclusion. I am, for the most part, am unorthodoxically...

Book Review: Small Is Big

Small Is Big – Unleashing The Power of Intentionally Small Churches is the latest offering from the good people over at Tyndale House Publishing. As someone who grew up Catholic, then left the faith, then returned to a megachurch plant, is currently part of an Emergent cohort, and now trying to figure out what “church” should look like, this book immediately appealed to me. The book is authored...

Islamophobia Is Not An American Value

Period. Sure, throughout our history there have been people scared of the “Mohammedans” or “Musselmen”, as Muslims were referred to in 18th Century America, but the overall sentiment from not only the people, but Founding Fathers such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and John Adams all held Islam in great respect. Thomas Jefferson taught himself Arabic, had his own Q’uran,...

Pauley Perrette Shares Her Faith (Video)

It’s no secret in my house that Pauley Perrette, Abby from NCIS, is one of my TV ‘girlfriends’.  What I didn’t know until very recently, via her Twitter stream, is that she’s also a woman of strong faith and is a member of the United Methodist Church. Today she shared a video from the UMC talking about her faith, what keeps her going, the Romans 12:21 tattoo on her finger,...

Megachurch Pastor Laments “Fast Food” Church

With the focus on numbers (attendance), building sizes, media reach, etc., I’ve often wondered if the American church culture has sold its soul for worldly success.  Usually, my answer is a qualified yes. Seems that I’m not the only one who’s thinking so. Megachurch pastor Brady Boyd asks readers the tough question that has plagued many pastors and congregations alike, touching upon a rather...