Geoffrey Holsclaw
We need to change our understanding of being born-again. And we need to change our emphasis on atonement. “You’re a ‘born-again Christian’, right?” I was asked this while at O’Mei, a fine dining Chinese restaurant I worked at through college. My first thought was, Aren’t all Christians born-again? But I said, “I don’t know. What […]
Responding with prayer is right (but not in the way you think). The immediate reaction to shootings like the one in Las Vegas is to offer “thoughts and prayers.” We make an image-card and post it on social media. And we say prayers for those grieving. But the immediate response to this by progressives is to […]
“I watch football so I don’t have to think about politics.” Many people express this sentiment when it comes to sports and entertainment. I recently heard it again in reference to President Trump’s weekend remarks about NFL players who protest police violence against African Americans by kneeling during the national anthem. Unsurprisingly, Trump’s remarks prompted […]
Think before you act. Don’t just act. Don’t just react. Slow down, think it through, reflect and plan. We are all told this. It’s what I tell me kids. But is this right? Thought wastes time. It’s dangerous. Thought takes time. And it takes energy. The more you think the more blood your brain needs, […]
For all those visual learners who need to see it to understand it. This is the “Other Bridge Illustration.” And yes, I drew these while at Starbucks. (David Fitch and I did an entire podcast on this topic if you are interested.) The Original Bridge Illustration But first we must talk about the Original Bridge […]
If I were angry then I would be interesting. And if I were outraged I’d have something to say. And if I have a complaint, well, then I would complain. Then I would be interesting too. I’d have opinions, information, enemies, and allies. Because anger propels opinions and information. Anger generates enemies and allies. And […]
Forgetting Jesus’s Humanity When we don’t remember the humanity of Jesus we tend to forget our own. Pastors and theologians are quick to emphasize the humanity of Jesus, that he is the full revelation of God, that he manifests God’s glory, that he embodies God’s presence in the world—all of which I of course agree […]