Christian Time and Talent: A Lesson from Duck Dynasty
If you live in America it has become difficult to ignore the reality show Duck Dynasty. Walk into any Wal-Mart in the country and you’re assaulted with a barrage of camouflaged themed products. The TV...
View ArticleReasons why your Christian Testimony is Ineffective
I’ve recently become aware of fervent Christians who feel the need to ‘give their testimonials’ at any time to anyone for any reason. My problem with this is most of these testimonials are...
View Article10 Reasons Millennials are Skipping Church
Recently I’ve heard a lot of discussion focused on how to get Millennials back in church. This made me think of all the reasons that I didn’t go to church when I was a younger lad. Many of them seem …...
View ArticleDangerous Doctrine: I love Jesus but Hate Religion
The cool thing in Christianity today is to say you love Jesus but hate Religion. Many people have taken to calling themselves “followers of Christ” rather than Christians. The problem with this view...
View ArticleShould American Lutherans Downplay their Cultural Heritage?
When I was little I asked my Grandfather why we didn’t go to the Catholic Church; he told me it was because “the Germans go to the Lutheran Church.” Opa was a second generation American, it was...
View ArticleThe Importance of Doctrine in the Christian Church
I’ve always been a strong fan of solid Christian doctrine because it serves as a unified statement of what Christians believe. Doctrine may vary between denominations but the core elements of the...
View ArticleCyber Worship and Online Communion
Virtual online communion? Theology comes in strange places, this bit came from the Nov. 17 issue of the Wall Street Journal. The Central United Methodist church in Concord North Carolina is planning a...
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