Honest Reflections on Robert Morris: Abuse, Cover-ups, and Justice in the Church

4 Minute Read I don’t mention names often in my work, and I don’t have a desire to ever attack anyone. I have decided to name a pastor in this post. Over the last few days, I have really struggled with the news involving Pastor Robert Morris of Gateway Church on so many levels. He […]

An Examination of Evangelicalism in America

Recently a pastor at a large multi-site church posted this: “Let’s be clear. A Christian who votes for a Democrat denies the faith. You cannot support the pro-abortion, pro-LGBT, pro-child mutilation, pro-gender confusion party, and be faithful to God at the same time. Choose this day whom you will serve.” I want to make it […]

The Interconnectedness of Loving God and Loving Others

The connection between loving God and loving one another is a fundamental aspect of Christianity and is at the heart of Jesus’ teachings. When we repent and confess our sins, we often forget that our actions also affect others. Our sins harm those around us, and this is why Jesus emphasizes the importance of loving […]

Beyond the Forbidden Fruit: A Theology of Desire, Temptation, and Sin

This Lenten season has brought me into a lot of deeper thinking around desire, temptation, and sin. My goal in this article is to focus specifically on how the Christian community, in its attempts to disciple people into purity and holier living, has reduced how we understand desire, temptation, and sin into a place where […]

Debunking the Conspiracy Theories:Was the Bible Created for Political Reasons?

The Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is a complex and multifaceted collection of texts that have played a central role in Christianity. While it is true that Emperor Constantine played a significant role in the history of Christianity, the question of whether the Bible was created by him for political purposes is a […]

The Rapture Doctrine: Its Origin and Evolution in Christian Theology

The History: John Nelson Darby:The concept of the Rapture, a central doctrine in many American evangelical and fundamentalist circles (though it is not central within Christian history globally), has its roots in the Dispensationalist teachings of John Nelson Darby, a prominent Christian preacher in the 19th century. Dispensationalism is a theological system that divides history […]

Interceding Through Wordless Groans: The Holy Spirit in Grief

Grief is a natural process that we all experience when we suffer a loss. It can be a challenging and difficult journey, and it’s not uncommon to struggle to find the right words to express our feelings and emotions. In fact, psychologists say that the first stage of grief is often inarticulate. This is why […]

A Liturgy for Healing from Spiritual Abuse

This month is Spiritual Abuse Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the devastating impact of spiritual abuse and to support those who have experienced it. Spiritual abuse occurs when someone in a position of spiritual authority, such as a pastor or religious leader, manipulates or controls others in a harmful way.. It can […]

The Crucifixion of the Righteous Man: A Comparison of Plato’s Republic and Jesus

Paul’s sermon in Athens, recorded in Acts 17, is a significant moment in the history of Christianity and offers insights into the early spread of the religion. In this sermon, Paul addresses the Athenians, a group of people who were largely unfamiliar with the teachings of Christianity. Athens was an ancient city located in Greece, […]

Unintentionally Setting our Minds on the Desires of the Flesh

In this verse, we are given an important reminder about the role of our mindset in our spiritual lives. The verse states that those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires, while those who live in accordance with the spirit have their minds set on what the […]