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Prayer and Church (And What An Agnostic, Progressive, Single, Childless Sociologist’s Book Says About Them)

What An Agnostic, Progressive, Single, Childless Sociologist’s Book Says About Prayer And Church I just read an article in Christianity Today about what an agnostic, progressive, single, and childless sociologist’s book says about prayer and church. Here’s a summary:… Read More

Things I Heard In Church: “Nowhere in God’s word does He say…”

Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall… Read More

Things I Heard In Church: A Sermon On Sex (In The Dark)

Things I Heard In Church: A sermon on sex (in the dark). During that sermon, the pastor said these words:

Things You Should Know About The Author Of This Blog: I Recently Had This Conversation With Kathy

I recently had the following conversation with Kathy. Kathy: “Sometimes you can be so dismissive.” Me: “That’s ridiculous.” (Kathy appreciates your prayers.)

Religious Bigots

The Definition Of A Bigot I want to begin by saying I struggled with using the word bigot. The first definition that comes up when I Google it is, “a person who is intolerant toward those holding different… Read More

The Time Jesus Asked The Impossible (of a sick and suffering man)

  The Way Of His Culture In Jesus’ day there was this place in Jerusalem by a pool called Bethesda. It had five decks, and each deck had a roof supported by pillars. The rumor was

Easter: Stuck Between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection

If you’re reading this the day it’s posted, then

Francis Chan On What The Word Church Really Means (And What It Means To Be A Christ Follower)

Francis Chan On What The Word Church Really Means (And What It Means To Be A Christ Follower) I really, really, really, really, really… really–hope you’ll watch this video. BASIC.Follow Jesus from David C Cook on Vimeo.

Things I Heard In Church: “…he despised people not like himself.”

Things I Heard In Church: “…he despised people not like himself.” Jesus told a parable to some people who trusted in themselves for their own righteousness, a group who treated others with contempt. Jesus said,

Harrison Ford, Van Gogh, and Failure: By Ben Courson

Failure, by Ben Courson The most inspiring two minutes of my week! From my friend, Ben Courson. Ben Courson is an author and speaker based out of Applegate Christian Fellowship.

See And Hear For Yourself

So when the Samaritans came to him, they asked him to stay with them, and he stayed there two days. And many more believed because of his word. They said to the woman, “It is no longer because of what… Read More

Things I Heard In Church: “His Name Tag Says, Tatsu Yamashiro”

Things I Heard In Church: “His name tag says, Tatsu Yamashiro.” Every Tuesday night at six, Cedar Mill Bible Church hosts a dinner called The Jesus Table. At The Jesus Table an excellent meal and warm friendship are provided for… Read More