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Irrational legalism
I grew up in legalistic Christianity. It looked pretty good to outsiders, a bunch of reformed people who cleaned up pretty good in their suits. But inside it was spiritual death and conflict and deceit. Now that I have been out of this environment for almost a decade, I am still meeting many people from More >
Sorrow in worship (3)
This is the third post in a series on lament.
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I was reading through several psalms recently, and realized something that rocked my world. My prayers do not mimic the psalmist’s. I think it’s arrogant and sinful to pray like the psalms. That is messed up! Here is the very book God has given us to More >
Sorrow in worship (2)
This is the second installment in a series on lament.
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Not too long ago I was sitting in a Baptist communion observance, and my feelings in that moment contradicted the tenor of the gathering. It was such a solemn occasion. My heart was crying out on that particular night, “Jesus died for us! More >
Sorrow in worship (1)
This post is for professing Christians. It’s not meant to be a stick in anybody’s eye. It’s not one more self-defeating voice of postmodern faith. It is meant as my confession, my lament, and indeed my prayer for Christianity. I welcome you to interact if this strikes a chord with you.
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Defining fundamentalism (2)
What is fundamentalism? My last post briefly summarized my personal experience of fundamentalist church. I don’t claim that my experience is indicative of Christian fundamentalism as a whole, or summarily write off any person who might claim that label. This post will offer my perspective of fundamentalism, and a working definition of what distinguishes More >
