Emerging & Progressive Church
Deconstructing Deconstruction: A Critical Examination of Jim Palmer’s Theology
Deconstruction, a philosophical and theological movement that seeks to critique and dismantle existing systems and structures, has recently been making waves in Christian circles. While it has been used in various contexts, in the Christian context, deconstruction seeks to challenge and dismantle traditional beliefs and practices, including Christology and the authority of the Bible. In…
Read MoreMarket Driven or Manna Fed?
Is it more than a coincidence that the early 21st century’s economic bust also marked an exponential rise in market driven methodology within the church? As donations began to dry up throughout the non-profit world, market driven philosophies were primed to take center stage. Most ministries took a huge financial hit during that time, perhaps…
Read MoreBeneath The Shack- Carefully Considering the Author
Plenty has recently been said about The Shack, however for those still desirous of defending its message and meaning, please carefully and biblically consider what the author actually believes about the Bible, humanity, repentance, and God’s forgiveness found in Jesus Christ alone. A Reminder- As Christians, we must never be ignorant of deception and its…
Read MoreMaking a Difference or Making Disciples?
Jesus Christ did not simply call His followers to go make a difference. He said to go out to preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:19-20) The overshadowed drive of church organizations for social agendas of world PEACE plans, hunger drives, helping the needy, etc. only serves at best as a social band-aid, but in the end lead to eternal darkness. Mankind, and sadly much of today’s “Christianity”, has demonstrated an overwhelming desire to join together in godless unity in hopes of turning this fallen world back into the Garden of Eden.
Sadly, it is foolish arrogance that has…
Read MorePreach the Word!
However you catch a fish is how you’ll have to keep it. If you employ the world’s methods, means, and message to bring in lost souls (and weak believers), then those are the same avenues you’ll be forced to travel in order to keep them coming.
The only difference will be once they’re in, you’ll have to magnify the message in order to keep fed the well-trained, fleshly appetite of your worldly catch.
Read MoreA Palette of Pageantry
Why do we get so excited about the outward business and activity of the visible church yet often have so little thought or joy concerning the Lord’s eternal work within the inner man?
In the unseen heart and mind the Lord continues transforming and renewing the broken and weak into His victorious and sanctified saints. He mysteriously and gloriously plants…
Read MoreGungor’s Contemplative Professions – 2010
“I recently had the best meal of my life, an eight-course Japanese/sushi thing…and just the balance of the plates they’d bring and how they handled each of the flavors after the next to build to something, it was amazing.” “That’s how I wanted to approach this record. To have a palate cleanser when its needed,…
Read MoreThe World or the Word: TRUST
Why would I need the Wonderful Counselor? There are thousands of trained psychologists I could go to. Why would I need to trust the Lord to grow the church? I’ve got marketing and business degrees and have literally hundreds of books and conferences to choose from on the subject. Why would I need to trust…
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