I came across an image (not shown) of a street preacher while on the inter-webs and on his sign was a url. Knowing better, but not acting on it, I went to the website. On a side note, I’m not opposed to street preaching, I just think it’s ineffective. But, I am opposed to people preaching a gospel that is not really the gospel. Well, here is the “Gospel” according to their page. What is the Read More …
So, I’m reading Theology for the Community of God by Stanley Grenz in preparation for a sermon I’m giving on Trinity Sunday. Before I get into the thick of it let me tell you, this is a fine book. His understanding of the Trinity is very well done. In fact, I’ll use a good portion of what he writes as a basis for my sermon. BUT, I came to the following section and I had some Read More …
Andrew Sullivan is the founder of a political blog called The Dish. He recently attended the funeral of his friend at an Evangelical Mega-church. The post is worth reading in its entirety—here. The most interesting part of his piece is this. What I guess I’m trying to say is that so many of us have come to view evangelical Christianity as threatening, and in its political incarnation, it is at times. But freed from politics, Read More …