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The Irony of Progressive Critiques of Revival

Is Christianity essentially individualistic or social? Is following Jesus personal or communal? Progressives can’t decide.

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It’s OK to Be Exasperated and Confused (Lesson #2: Deconstructing Faith on the Road to Emmaus)

For those who need to hear it, It’s OK to be Exasperated With, Frustrated By, and Not Understand this thing called Christianity, this thing called Faith, even this person called Jesus.  Angry. Sad. Frustrated. Bewildered. Let down. Downcast.  These are honest emotions and honest reactions when the church, theology, the Bible, and God gives you […]

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Open Letter to White Christians: When it Comes to Racism, Changing Hearts Isn’t Biblical Enough

To all my conservative white brothers and sister: The idea that racism can only be cured by changing hearts and minds is a failure to be biblical.   Let me get straight to the point: God didn’t consider “changing hearts” the only cure for sin.  And if we aren’t going to follow God’s lead, then […]

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Are Evangelicals White? A Brief History

CEOs withdraw from Trump’s advisory councils because of the Presidents bankrupt statements about Charlottesville—maybe because of their moral backbone, but probably because of the financial bottomline. But so far no evangelical advisors have stepped down. It makes people ask, “Are evangelicals really are just White?” For some this is self-evident. Others vigorously deny it. And […]