February 2012
3 posts
LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX
now that i have gotten your attention, can we have an adult conversation on a hot button topic of the moment? that topic is contraception. because HHS mandated religious organizations cover contraception (including morning after pills) in their employee’s health insurance, a huge national conversation has erupted. sadly, from my perspective most of this discussion is off point. i say...
IS THERE A CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO POLITICS?
we are in the midst of the election cycle, and there is an ongoing political debate raging in our culture right about now. question: as a believer, how should i understand the role of government? what is my responsibility to government? is there a place for political activity within a faith based life? if so, what is it? and how does this translate into authentic christianity lived out in...
A GROWING BODY, EXACTLY WHAT CHRIST HAD IN MIND
hi again. in a related post i suggested the body of christ can and should grow in 2 distinct ways. the body should grow to full spiritual maturity so that it can realistically function as the body of christ. but out of that reality should come the 2nd type of growth, reaching other people for christ. If you remember christ’s teaching in matt 28:18-20 he tells us to make disciples of all...