A Secular View of Sin
“Is there such a thing as sin?” Those of us who have a “history” with the Church know quite a bit about this thing called “sin.” We know that God…
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What is God Afraid of?
The Fear of God, or God’s Fear? Walking through the forest I saw something in the path ahead. Was it a snake? Turned out to be a knarled root. A…
No Easter, No Faith?
From childhood, through Evangelical and Pentecostal years, through time in ministry, there was one belief that could never be questioned: The Resurrection. Paul, who called himself “the least of the…
Secular Jesus Speaks
Continuing the Secular Jesus* Series … *Why Secular Jesus? The “Spiritual Jesus,” exalted Lord, Savior, Son of God, is the object of belief for millions. But is that really who…
Meet Secular Jesus
I might have looked like this. . .or maybe not Secular Jesus B.C. (Before Church/Christianity) Born in Palestine of teenage parents (legends aside) About 18 “dark” years when, IF he…
The Greatest Story Not Yet Told
This essay was published last year on Patheos. The Greatest Story Not Yet Told “Maybe we can resurrect the essentials of The Story and take it back from those who…
Who’s a Better Parent than God?
Having raised a daughter and observed parents do all kinds of “interesting” parenting over the years, I have a few opinions about what “good” parenting is. It’s not that hard…
Philosophy, Religion and Trails to Truth
A few things I’ve mulled over in my mind for a very long time. . . Philosophy, Religion and Trails to Truth In the book of Proverbs we read, “The…
