What happens when a church needs its members to tithe more and the pastoral staff has a video camera and too much time on their hands? This happens…. Read more

Have you ever heard of “discernment ministries”? Be thankful if you haven’t and if you haven’t, then my apologies for introducing you to this bizarre phenomenon. I’m sure “discernment ministries” probably existed before the internet, but the world wide web has allowed this phenomenon to explode. Essentially, “discernment ministries” are self-annointed, often anonymous people or groups of people who believe that it is their mission from God to discern for the church who the false teachers are, what is or is not “Biblical”, and... Read more

    Jesus may have told his followers that giving the thirsty something to drink was akin to giving him something to drink, but what he didn’t realize was that in the state of Louisiana you’ll need a permit for that. Seriously…. Church Ordered to Stop Giving Away Free Water By Todd Starnes, Fox News A Louisiana church was ordered to stop giving away free water along Mardi Gras parade routes because they did not have the proper permits. “We were given... Read more

    It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from the Chrisagis Brothers. So, we figured it’s time to remedy that. If you’re not familiar with these wonderous singing twins, here’s a small sampling of their work for you to check out. Otherwise, get ready to jump up for Jesus! Read more

    Most of the time when we come across some “vintage” Christian music, it’s just a single song. In this case, however, you get an entire mini concert! So, if the first song from The Swilley Family Band doesn’t do it for you, just wait. There’s bound to be at least one song that’s not completely terrible. And don’t forget to stay around for the end of the show for details about how you can pick up their album,... Read more

    So you really do learn something new everyday. Yesterday, I learned about the practice of not saying the word “alleluia” during Lent. I’ve been in the church my entire life, but this is something I’ve never heard of before. That’s probably due in large part to the fact that I grew up in a tradition that is not historically very liturgical or sacramental. So, something like this wouldn’t “fit” well in most of the churches in my tradition.... Read more

    The following is a guest post by our new friend Matt Barber, who’s worked on shows like Chuck and The O.C. as well as several music videos and many other projects. He’s currently working on a fascinating new film that looks at evangelicalism’s teachings about sexuality. After you read his post, make sure you check out the film’s website and find out how you can make help turn this film into a reality.   As a young Christian... Read more

    This is spot on and pretty hilarious. Enjoy…. Thanks to Charlie for sending this to us! Read more

    As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over... Read more

    Apparently this is one of Bill Clinton’s favorite songs. I would have to assume that it is also Tim Tebow’s favorite song. Actual lyrics… Dropkick me Jesus through the goalposts of life End over end, neither left nor the right Straight through the heart and them righteous uprights Dropkick me Jesus through the goalposts of life Thank you Lord for the gift of American Christianity. Read more