Is It Ridiculous? The Ridiculous Emphasis Christians Place on the Bible. This was the title of an article recently posted on the Church Leaders website, written by Brian Jones, a pastor. 1 My first thought on seeing the title went something like this: It can’t be … surely this is a joke ... it must be an "article" from the Babylon Bee (a well-known Christian satire site). Nope. The source was Church Leaders, a popular website for those in ministry. My second thought, after realizing it Continue Reading
Why The Truth Matters
Truth Matters For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. -3 John 3-4 Why should we care so much about the truth? How concerned should we be about being deceived? Is discernment really that important—that indispensable for life? Doesn’t truth—as well as “doctrine” and discernment—cause division? Isn’t it more loving to just drop our Continue Reading
Broken Wolves
If someone has suffered a great deal, or is "broken," "authentic," or "raw"--BUT is also in error regarding their beliefs, teachings, and the solution to their suffering--he or she often receives "immunity" or a pass when it comes to being challenged or confronted on their false beliefs or teachings. It is nearly impossible, especially in today's environment, to challenge the error. Why is this? Mainly because anything you say will almost always be attacked or minimized. Most Continue Reading
The Shack: A Watershed Moment
The Shack has been referred to both as one of the greatest Christian books of all time, and as the “greatest deception foisted on the church in the last 200 years.” At first, that profound disagreement may not make sense. But, in an increasingly polarized society and Church, this sharp division and disconnect actually makes perfect sense. Let's examine why this is, and what we can and should do about it. There have been many helpful reviews and critiques of The Shack (see links at the end). Continue Reading