This post is a blast from the past. It’s the first post I published on October 22, 2012. I thought it would be interesting to revisit it today. If nothing else, it will re-establish the purpose and focus of this blog: — It’s always a privilege to “be there from the beginning” of any new venture. So if you’re reading this post, then welcome . . . and I’m glad you are present for our beginning. I’m honored to have… Read more

The 121st episode of the “Christ is All” podcast is available. It’s called Hacks to the Victorious Christian Life. And I’ve got a discussion partner for this one. As always, if you enjoy it, pass this post on (using the share buttons below) and be sure to subscribe in iTunes or Beyond Pod below. Listen to the episode in the following venues: iTunes Subscribe (for Apple devices)   Beyond Pod (for non-Apple devices) If you don’t use a smart phone, then click here… Read more

Bren Hughes has written a compelling book entitled Heaven’s Muscle: Unleashing the Power of the Holy Spirit Within You. I caught up with Bren to discuss the book (below). Enjoy! Heaven’s Muscle looks to be an engaging book. Instead of asking, “what is your book about,” I’m going to ask the question that’s behind that question. And that unspoken question is, “how are readers going to benefit from reading your book?” Bren Hughes: Three points. First, in reading this book… Read more

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Mike has come out with a new book. It’s called Bullying in the Church. I caught up with Mike to discuss his new book. Enjoy! What provoked you to write this book? It took a while, but I saw it with my own eyes. I guess the bullying behavior had always been there (with certain people and cliques), but it sprang to life when a good friend of mine came to church. The way she was welcomed and treated stunned… Read more

Each year, I hold a special event for aspiring and actual authors called SCRIBE — a Mastermind Training for Authors. Beyond the premium 3-day event, all who attend SCRIBE are given valuable bonuses. One of them is a free interview on this blog where the author can talk about their book. Ed Kincheloe attended SCRIBE 2018, and has come out with a new book about spiritual formation. It’s called Christ in Me vs. The Flesh in Me. Here is our… Read more

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One of the disheartening problems in Christianity today is the uncivil treatment of many Christian people toward one another over doctrinal differences.Sometimes this treatment can get so bad that it descends into vitriolic name-calling.For centuries, genuine Christians who believed in the orthodox teachings of the faith as stated in the historic creeds have disagreed – even vehemently – over non-essential theological matters.In a previous article, Greg Boyd and I argued that the New Testament meaning of the words “heresy” and “heretic”… Read more