Part 2 of the Staying Home From Church series. What kind of examples are we setting for our children, and why?
Tag Archives: Theology
Staying Home From Church: Intro
“Staying home from church” usually means “staying home from Sunday worship services.” Is that a bad thing? Is it bad if you struggle with getting to “church?”
New Wine, Old Wineskins
Sometimes, slow transitions aren’t really an option. New wine requires new wineskins, otherwise, both are ruined. What can we learn from this?
Balance and the Gospel
Is the eternal life of the Gospel a life of balance? Does love need to be balanced by hate? Does good need to be balanced by evil?
Prayer (Matthew 6:7-15; Psalms)
As we grow in our faith and understanding, what posture can we take toward prayer that will let our prayers grow with us?
Love Is the Goal (1 Timothy)
Love is the goal, and without love, nothing Christians do has value. How does that posture affect our reading of scripture?
Victor Frankenstein: the God People Hate
Examining the similarities between Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist of Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, and some of the perceptions of God presented in Christianity.
From the Wilderness to the Mountain of the Lord
When Christian communities and congregations stagnate, those who pursue God can find themselves in the wilderness, rejected by their communities. What happens then?
Christopher Columbus Was a Christian
Christopher Columbus was a Christian, and his faith was an integral part of his life, even the parts we consider evil. Let’s wrestle with this.
The American Dream
What happens when James encounters the American dream? What happens when the Gospel encounters the American vision of “the good life”?
Breaking Bread Theology 