We spend much of our lives trying to become independent or trying to remove ourselves from under the authority of others. As teenagers, we long to become adults and move out of our parents’ houses. Then, we strive to work hard enough to no longer work. If we ever experience the blessing of marriage, it... Continue Reading →
Offending People Well
I find that my preaching grace alone offends more people than do most forms of legalism. I don’t mind offending others; I simply hope that I do so from a position of love and care in order to build up rather than tear down. My preaching and teaching does not agree with most human religion,... Continue Reading →
Are You Addicted to Burdens? (video)
In each of our lives, we deal with quite a bit of stress. We feel the pressure to make good grades, to do well as we compete, to please our parents, to impress our friends, to reach people with the love of Christ, to perform well at work, to win scholarships for college or to... Continue Reading →
I don’t need to go to church to love Jesus!
"I don't need to go to church to love Jesus!" This is the consensus reached by many people that I get to talk with on a regular basis. Church is boring. Church is for women. We don't really feel the Holy Spirit moving in Church. I don't agree with the church theologically. We don't like... Continue Reading →