Monthly Archives: May 2011

From Todd Rhoades at Monday Morning Insight – The church’s dirtiest little secret is not the scandal of flock [fleecing] pastors jetting around at their church’s expense. Nor is it the outrageous salaries or even the oft expected and oft … Continue reading →

If my employer provided me a house, I’d have to pay income tax on the value of the free rent. There’s an exception if living in the housing is required to do the job — such as being a house … Continue reading →

We need to talk about Orange. I’m a fan of Orange. I don’t think it’s the complete solution to the problems churches have with teen ministry, but it’s a major step in the right direction. But I have to warn … Continue reading →

See Community House Church Quincy for the rest of the lesson. Gotta love theological cartoons.

Second, as these and many other passages teach, God’s peace, righteousness, and justice will prevail in this new Kingdom. “Justice” and “righteousness” include the teachings of the Torah that Kingdom’s citizens will care for the widows, orphans, and sojourners, all … Continue reading →

Interesting article from Jonathan D. Fitzgerald at Patheos. He notes that research shows that conservative denominations are growing the fastest. The spread of conservative Christianity is not a ratification of Mohler’s [the president of the Southern Baptist convention] brand of … Continue reading →

From Drew Dyck at The Leadership Journal, Over the past year I’ve conducted dozens of interviews with 20-somethings who have walked away from their Christian faith. Among the most surprising findings was this: nearly all of these “leavers” reported having … Continue reading →

Well, obviously not. (Copyright Gospel Communications International, Inc – www.reverendfun.com)

Let’s consider where God’s story has taken us, up through the end of the Old Testament. Early in Genesis, we see mankind fall from Eden and several conflicts set up. * Satan vs. God by means of mankind. * Man … Continue reading →