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Mixed Martial Arts: Taught at Church?
Churches often find themselves trying to become more attractive to lure people into their doors. While I would I side with Derek Webb in saying that "you can dress like the culture but she'll shock 'em just as well," it… -
Embracing Conflict: Confronting Sin and Friends
Conflict is far too often viewed as a negative aspect of life. The truth is that conflict is a normal and healthy part of life. Conflict happens when opposites simultaneously exist (or interact). We spend so much of our… -
Redemptive Hate and Bad Attitudes
[Editor's note: This post contains slight profanity quoted in the context of song lyrics. If you are easily offended by swearing, we advise you not to click the "More here..." link.] My friend recently introduced me to… -
Respecting Authority: The Census and Christians
The United States government is currently taking a nationwide census. This is neither a new nor uncommon practice (we know it has been done for thousands of years). I've come across some folks who are opposed to the cens… -
Dealing with Newcomers: How Serious Are We About Their Conversion?
The new ones to be accepted are questioned by the teachers about the reason for their decision before they hear the Word. Those who bring them shall say whether they are ready for it and what their situation is&hellip… -
Just Do It; Being Active About Faith Even When Afraid
I've been thinking about being active lately. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his… -
To Vote or Not to Vote; Looking to Derek Webb for Advice
Being a Christian in the United States in 2010 can be a difficult and confusing endeavor, especially when it comes to understanding the nature of the Church and how her members ought to interact (or not interact) with th… -
Love, Justice, & Falling Short: How Do We Change?
I had a meeting with Paul Metzger the other day to discuss the practical application of his book Consuming Jesus. Tonight I was reading an essay written by John Perkins (and will soon be reading his book Let Justice Roll… -
Inspiration and Mother Teresa
I went to a local Catholic bookstore today (Our Lady Peace something or other) with my brother D-Rod and picked up an 8x10 framed picture of Mother Teresa and hung it on my wall above my desk (where I do my writing and s… -
Death: Enemy of Creation, Friend of the Faithful
As the greatest enemy of creation, Death seeks to steal from all mankind. Christ has overcome Death and proved that Death can only steal what we think is ours by some over-glorified "law" of ownership. Jesus never claime…
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