I wrote a post a few days ago about possibly changing the domain name of nakedpastor because of porn and accountability filters, and filters at work, schools and libraries, etc., that prevent my readers from accessing my site. I had a good amount of response on that post, and I appreciate them all. Basically, this is what it comes down to in my opinion: the regular reader, the “people”, want me to stick with nakedpastor; the professionals (internet, publishing, branding,... Read more
All institutions belong to the category of principalities and powers. They are not inherently evil. The principalities and powers are, like all things, created. We are to have dominion over them, not them over us. They are to serve us. Not us them. This includes the institution we call the church. A few weeks ago I attended what we might call a house church of young adults (here and here). I was asked to come and share with them some... Read more
Every day I converse with people who have left the organized church. They are very spiritual people interested in living authentic lives of integrity, justice, love and vocation. But they are turned off of the institution we call church. I understand. I had squirrels in my house once. Do you know how impossible it is to catch a squirrel? If they smell anything human on the bait, you won’t catch them. Same with my children and so many, many of... Read more
One of the greatest enemies of the church is fantasy. Just like fantasy is one of the greatest enemies of a marriage. Dissatisfied with reality, we create a fantasy of what we desire. The greater the fantasy, the greater the gulf between reality and the fantasy, the greater the dissatisfaction. It eventually ends in fracture, divorce, neurosis, spiritual death, all wrapped in a candy coating of quick recovery and delicious denial. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t work on our reality.... Read more
I have never seen a miracle! Having said that, I believe in miracle. I believe that there is wonder and beauty and the divine all the time. I live in miracle. What we call a miracle is the intersection of God’s activity and our perception of it. “God” is always active but we are blind to it. We don’t perceive it. But there have been times in my life when I have perceived it. Not just when the right amount... Read more
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