While strolling through Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, we could hear an amplified voice near one corner. From a distance, I could not identify the purpose of the speech, but I did have some idea that the speaker was angry about something. I was … [Continue reading]
Pastor as CEO?
I love the church. Or, at least I love the idea of church. A gathering of like-minded individuals joining together in worship is a good thing whenever it takes place. But I really struggle with how we do church in America. I am struggling to … [Continue reading]
Bars of wood to bars of iron
The prophet Jeremiah was called by God to provide object lessons to the Nation of Israel to confront them on their rebellion. In Chapter 27 of the book that bears his name, we find that Jeremiah was to make a wooden yoke and put it around his neck as … [Continue reading]
On those who have walked away
In the last few weeks, I heard news stories indicating that two well known and highly visible Christian figures have announced that they have in some measure walked away from their faith in Christ. That anyone would walk away saddens me and has … [Continue reading]
