"We should not regard as free or indifferent, but rather as things forbidden by God that are to be avoided, the kind of things presented under the name and appearance of external, indifferent things that are nevertheless fundamentally opposed to God’s Word (even if they are painted another color). Moreover, we must not include among … Continue reading A Jagged Contention: Ecclesiastical Practices
By Tim Winterstein - On my last post, John Joseph Flanagan (who must have been a 19th-century Irish priest in a former life—no, I do not really believe in reincarnation) commented, "I think you should consider filling your mind and exposing your eyes to more uplifting entertainment than horror movies and stories about zombies. After … Continue reading Killing Clichés
By Bob Hiller - A couple of years ago, when I first started writing for this blog, my brother told me I needed to deal with some of the pressing social issues in our culture. He said that since I write a good deal about sports, I should talk about race in sports. I have … Continue reading Racism in Our Ears
By Ross Engel - Few things are quite as frustrating as waiting for a response. Whether you’re waiting for a response to an email, a returned phone call, an answer to a question, or a million other things, time sure seems to drag on and on while you wait. And the longer one waits, the … Continue reading The Quicker the Better
By Graham Glover - Change. For many, it’s the most dreadful “four-letter” word in their vocabulary. Even though change happens every day, many people aren’t comfortable with it. They don’t like it and certainly don’t accept it. I’m not a big fan of change either. I like predictable things. I like knowing what to expect. … Continue reading Learning to Accept Change
By Cindy Koch - It was early in the morning; the pain was still dull and distant. I looked up at a quiet, blank celling considering the severity of this discomfort, but I knew it had only begun. Taking one last look around the dark and familiar room, I soaked in a moment of rest before it started up again. Inhale… exhale… Ouch. That … Continue reading Own Your Curse
By Joel A. Hess - The Church is dying. We need to save the Church. Why are people leaving? If we don't get more young families in here, we won't be here anymore. Christians need to have more kids. Ugh! Have you heard people desperately exclaim these concerns and questions? Probably. Barna Research regularly releases … Continue reading The Church Doesn’t Need People; People Need the Church
