Here's my book review of Frank Viola's "Reimagining Church." An excellent book, and exceptional challenges.
Around this time of year (early July) here in the US, patriotism and nationalism tends to increase. Understandable. Plus, this is the time when the Stars and Stripes decorate church buildings, inside and out. And, for many congregations, the worship service will include, usually toward the beginning, a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and [...]
Here I reiterate my take on health care reform in light of today's passing of the Senate version of the health care bill.
I will be reviewing the homeschooling text Trial and Triumph: Stories and Church History. There will be short reviews for each of the stories put together by Richard Hannula.
I saw this story and had to insert it into my Churches and Guns series. This fits so well and is a perfect example of one of the strongest reasons why some churches believe having guns in services is okay. It's not only about protection.
Daniel Hauser is a thirteen years young boy dying of cancer. His mother has taken him and fled the area, probably the country, to avoid any more chemotherapy. The treatment was taking a serious toll on the boy, and the mother wanted to try a special Native American angle instead of the hospitals (this was [...]
I am creating a series of posts discussing why congregations must not, at any time, choose armed security. To do so would be to lay down the cross of Christ and take up the sword of man. And you cannot carry both.
