Apprentice 2 Jesus

Theology

  • Social Justice

    One of things I try to be in life is “an equal opportunity offender.” In that spirit, I am going to poke the sacred cow of Glenn Beck. I am a Pentecostal pastor who was raised conservative (politically as well as theologically). I am still more conservative politically than liberal, but I have no qualms… Read more

  • Do We Understand the Times?

    I just finished my first Stanley Hauerwas article. I have heard his name for quite awhile but had never ventured into any of his writings. I finally linked to one and read it. Normally when I read such intelligent pieces having a dictionary by my side is helpful. Even that didn’t help. I understood the… Read more

  • Really… Does Truth Matter?

    I hear clips like this one, and realize millions listen to this guy… Honestly, do we even CARE about truth anymore? Read more

  • The Great Name of God

    You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. — Ex. 20:7 Do not misuse the name of the Lord. Do not treat his name lightly. When we come to him we address the most powerful name. He is the One who spoke this world into existence. We come before the… Read more

  • Monday Thoughts

    Some great thought-provoking posts and articles are surfacing this Monday. Bill Mounce over at Koinonia has some thoughts on the Ted Haggard situation. His big question is: “Why was Haggard removed from his church? Why were they not allowed to at least attend?” He readily admits he doesn’t know the entire situation, but he asks… Read more

  • Why I Must be Prophetic

    One of the tough lessons I am not learning very well over these past few years is the prophetic call of the Church. I can talk a good game, but I don’t act on it very well. Confession time. I’m a political junkie. I try and avoid it here, but if you follow me on… Read more

  • Why I am Evangelical

    I love the Word of God. Bible study is a deep passion of mine. The story of God. Learning the text, the context, the story, the lessons, etc. All of it. As an extension, I love what the Bible can do to bring me into a deeper communion with God. The Psalms are my prayer… Read more

  • Why I am Sacramental, Part 2

    I need an addition to my affinity for the sacramental life. Another deep appreciation I have for the sacramental life is the love for the Church. There is a solid connection to the Body of Christ. There is probably not one person in the Church that has not suffered some form of abuse in the… Read more

  • Why I am Pentecostal

    This is an attempt at a series. I doubt I will post regularly enough on it to be meaningful, but there are some things I want to try and lay out, even in rudimentary form. I begin with I know best: I am a Pentecostal. I was born into a family that went to a… Read more

  • Bad Theology and I’m Speechless

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