The phrase “left behind” brings to mind for most people the apocalyptic religious fiction series, apparently scaring people into adhering to Christian doctrine “or else.” But for me, it raises strong feelings about what sucks the most about being a part of organized religion. Read more
I've had a number of requests for web-based workshops - or webinars - on various topics from blogging, facebook and podcasting, all as tools for ministry. I've finally set some dates up, so check out the info below and let me know ASAP which classes you're interested in so I can reserve your spot. Read more
I posted my latest podcast episode titled "Bridging the Gap," which is adapted from a message Amy offered recently. The idea centers around where people of faith are called, which is not to take sides, but rather to act as a bridge to bring sides together. Read more
A friend of mine alerted me to the fact that an atheist/skeptic website called Unreasonablefaith had re-posted an excerpt from my recent article called "Can you be an atheist and a Christian?" Read more
I probably sped at least as much time discussing theology with people who claim atheism or agnosticism as I do with other Christians. I tend to prefer it this way. After one of these kinds of chats recently, I started wondering if someone actually could be a Christian, while also not believing in a divine being. It began as a fairly abstract intellectual exercise, but the answer I came up with actually surprised me. Read more
I came across this site, sent to me by a friend today, and I’m still reeling from the potential is suggests. Basically, imagine the volume of information contained in Google, but add to that the ability to manipulate and compute / slice up the information any way you can imagine. Their database set is still pretty basic relative to all the info in the world, though it’s already pretty amazing. Check out the introductory video and see for yourself. Interested... Read more
I actually had a college student friend of mine say recently that Lent is her favorite time of the Christian year. Whereas days like Christmas and Easter have largely become as commercialized as Valentines or other Hallmark Holidays, Lent actually requires something of us, and causes us to search inward to discern what’s really important in our lives. Read more
Why Pueblo can become the Green Capital of Colorado, and how our school superintendent has rendered himself impotent. Read more
Thoughtful questions and answers about matters of faith, God, religion and scripture. Read more
New podcast available (in two parts): interview with Josh Einsohn, Hollywood casting director, social activist and founder of www.AllOrNotAtAll.org, a group created in response to the passage of California's Proposition 8. Read more
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