Monthly Archives: January 2010
A Cold, Cold Plunge I’ll Never Forget
On Saturday afternoon, it was not quite 20-degrees and bitingly cold on the beach of Sandy Point State Park. The snow was steadily coming down, occasionally buffeted by the winds blowing off of the Chesapeake Bay. I stood in a … Continue reading
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Smashing the Jesus Idol of Churchianity
In my last post, I pointed out that the Church in its present state hosts many false idols of Jesus that need to be called out and smashed. In so doing, my intentions are not to bad-mouth the Church, but … Continue reading
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Smashing Our Jesus Idols
From inside the dense cloud on top of Mt. Sinai, the Lord met with Moses and gave him two stone tablets containing the Ten Commandments. Both Jews and Christians have come to adore these commands as the epicenter of God’s … Continue reading
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Another Look at John 14:6– What Does Jesus Really Mean?
In my last post which wrestles with the difference between Jesus and Christianity, I gave some attention to John 14:6. This is a loaded verse, and unfortunately, because of my lack of clarity and the preconceived notions many people bring … Continue reading
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The Difference between Jesus and Christianity
On the night before he was crucified, Jesus said something to his disciples so beautifully profound that it changed their lives. Ironically, this same statement has also been badly misused by future generations of Christians. It began when Thomas, one … Continue reading
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An Upcoming Post You Won’t Want to Miss
In the next couple of days, I’m going to post a blog that looks at the difference between Jesus and the religion of Christianity. I’m sure it will rattle the cages of many Christians, but… so be it! No matter … Continue reading
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A Sure Way to Offer Help to Haiti
For those of you visiting my blog, I want to thank you for checking it out. I also invite you to leave your thoughts and comments anywhere you like. I strive to keep my posts thoughtful, sincere, and as authentic … Continue reading
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I Stand By My Comments on Pat Robertson
If you are new to my blog, welcome!! I think you’ll find things here to be thoughtful and passionate. You probably won’t agree with everything, but I aim to keep my thoughts sincere and authentic. I always welcome your comments … Continue reading
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My Two Words for Pat Robertson: Shut Up!
A public letter for Dr. Pat Robertson: Dear Dr. Robertson- As a fellow Christian and Church leader, I have two words for you out of my deep concern for the people of Haiti, the rest of the world, Christ’s Church, … Continue reading
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Post-Christian Agnostics: Understanding the Spirituality of Most Americans
These days I spend an increasing amount of time listening to the thoughts and feelings of people outside of the Church. I do this for two reasons. First, it’s refreshing for me, a pastor, to get outside of the church … Continue reading
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