Salt, Light, & Conformity
I want to address a somewhat sensitive topic that I hope may be of value both to those in our church family and to Christians across the body of Christ who find themselves increasingly concerned about the cultural trends affecting our nation, our youth, and the church at large. As an intentional community, we represent […]
The Crossroad of Faith and Politics
We stand at the cusp of yet another seismic shift in our nation’s history and in our lives. The momentum on both sides of the political divide is not a fleeting current that will merely stall and dissipate. It is a roaring freight train of conviction, energy, and belief, hurtling forward with unstoppable force.
“All the Things”: A Battle for the Next Generation
As a congregation, we have been delving into the foundations and framework for the wholeness of life promised in Christ. Recent news has made me believe that others, from a rather differing worldview, are also seeking an encompassing approach to culture and life.
Faith: The Foundation of Freedom
America is reeling from yet another mass school shooting, this time in Uvalde, Texas. Both political parties have offered their solutions: the left demands tighter gun control and the ban of assault rifles, while the right calls for increased school security, social media surveillance and an early-warning system created by red flag laws.
Neither solution addresses the real question. What in our culture has changed to cause such an increase of beastly violence in American young men? Is this a question over a choice of weapon or does it point to a deeper problem inherent in human nature?