By Sarah Fujimoto As I took a look at the cover again of He Is Just That into You, the phrase beneath the title struck me. It reads, “Stories of a Faithful God who Pursues, Engages, and has No Fear of Commitment.” I couldn’t help but remember that flick that came out last Valentine’s … Continue reading Book Review: He Is Just That into You
By George Elerick Religion is an opium for the masses Karl Marx once said. And sadly… he was right! Religion as a set of doctrinal statements that confirm canonical gospels or historical proofs to follow, become indicative of political tyrranical governments that tried to rule the life and deaths of its people. The ancient Roman government sought … Continue reading Christmas: Bringing Hope, Not Religion
By Brooke Luby “Feliz Navidad!” Jubilant voices welcomed us into their home as we made our way up the steep hill in the darkness,towards the twinkling lights, music and chatter. We were ushered in to yet another home in the village, hugs all around, plates of rice and chicken shoved in our hands. Everyone was … Continue reading Finding Christmas In the Jungle
By Jeff Goins, Editor I had the opportunity to sit with blogger/author Anne Jackson last week at Merridee’s Breadbasket in Franklin, TN (an excellent place to get a cup of coffee and breakfast, if you’re ever in the area), and we spent a couple hours talking about writing, missions, church, social media, and building a … Continue reading Anne Jackson: Permission to Speak Freely
By Sarah Fujimoto Oakland, California, Winter 2006 The night was still. An eerie still, where a stream of peace was surrounded by tensions of strongholds in the community, foundations, and air. We set off for the evening, midnight ministry of delivering hot meals to those on the streets seasoned with prayer and conversation for those … Continue reading Community: Seeing Through The Eyes Of A Homeless Man
By Jason Clark In the world of psychiatry, students study not just the manifestations and causes of mental dysfunction, but the idea of wellness’, of what helps the well part of a patient become more well’. In the worlds of education, and business, rather than focus on people’s weaknesses, there is the move to explore … Continue reading The “Wellness” of Church
By Lex Wisniewski Has the Church in the West abandoned the love of Christ for recreational theology? Last weekend I got to attend a conference with the students from [redefined]. It was a great time, as always, but one session in particular pierced my heart. The theme of the weekend was love. God’s love. Brotherly love. … Continue reading Are We Too Smart for Love?
By Jeff Goins, Editor Shane Claiborne recently wrote an article for Esquire Magazine about the love of Jesus and directed it specifically to non-Christians. In the article, he speaks about the love of a Christ who may not always be on the side of the religion that represents his name. He suggests that maybe the … Continue reading Jesus, Love, and Hell: Response to Shane Claiborne’s Letter
By Tim Chermak When Walt Disney passed away in 1966, the ethos of adventure and magic that had defined the Disney corporation died with him. The next twenty years saw a series of lackluster movies and poor business growth. Lack of financial capital was not the issue. Lack of courage was. Walt himself remarked, … Continue reading Lessons from EPCOT: What Christians Were Supposed to Be
By Jonathan Shrader I have, in the past, caught myself saying on my way to church on Sunday, “God, I want you to move this morning.” This in itself seems like a reasonable and honest request. I love to see God working and moving in lives around me. But, looking back, I realize that at … Continue reading Chillbumps and Crucifixions: The Truth Behind Suffering