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
By Jesse Medina Secrets Behind Closed Doors is a book dedicated to dealing with some of the most common, and most serious, problems facing Christians today. Written by David Ray, a man with years and years of experience counseling those who struggle with these issues, Ray dives in providing hope and help to others. But, … Continue reading Book Review: Secrets Behind Closed Doors
By Joel Malm John is fluent in Thai, he grew up in Thailand. He understands the language and the culture. John is currently starting a church in Peru. To do this he has to learn Spanish. It isn’t coming easily. I am fluent in Spanish. I grew up in Guatemala. I understand the language and … Continue reading God is Not Practical: A New Call to Missions
By Sarah Fujimoto Abandon Kansas, rising indie pop/rock band, recently released their debut release from Gotee Records, We’re All Going Somewhere. Wrecked for the Ordinary had a chance to catch up with Jeremy Spring, lead vocalist for the band, for an interview. Here’s how it went down: 1) Why this album, why now? I wrote … Continue reading Abandon Kansas: Interview With The Band
By Jimmy McCarty I’m noticing a trend in our cultural thinking, one that disturbs me. The more I converse with those of my generation (twenty-somethings) that truly have a desire to follow Christ, the more I find this trend plays out.What may make this trend so scary is that the hearts and intentions of these … Continue reading Does God Hide from Us?