If there is anything that is exposed quicker in this time, it is the American Christian lack of discernment. Somehow we act like discernment is some gift of the Spirit… you either have it or you don’t. To which I simply scream: GROW UP. PLEASE! If you want to believe that some secret lab createdContinue reading “Crazy conspiracy theories in the time of coronavirus”
Tag Archives: Coronavirus
What to do with coronavirus in the time of coronavirus
This will be a political post. Skip it if you don’t want to get mad.
The pastoral struggle in the time of coronavirus
In Italy it is incredibly difficult to go through this time and NOT have the Body of Christ. Ministering in this time is incredibly difficult as well. This picture captivates me and represents that struggle in this time. The story is HERE.
Grief in the time of Coronavirus
This is a long interview, but it is needed. A young family grieves. A 42 year old father and husband is lost to coronavirus. Listen… and then stay HOME, folks.
Challenges for ethnic churches and asking what is ahead in the time of coronavirus
A few black pastors I’ve talked to highlight a tough issue. While predominately white churches can somewhat easily ramp up an online presence, and others have easily had an online presence for years, traditionally ethnic churches have struggled. New churches among ethnic church plants are also struggling. We also need to think through what isContinue reading “Challenges for ethnic churches and asking what is ahead in the time of coronavirus”
Grasping the eternal in the time of coronavirus
It may very well be that the entire month of April will be more “social distancing.” Many states have “stay at home” orders in place, working hard to force social distancing so the virus can’t keep spreading.
April Fools in the time of coronavirus
When there are no answers… living in mystery in the time of coronavirus
N T Wright brings such thoughtfulness to his writing and this piece is a must read in our time. We think that surely our faith brings answers to big questions like these. Wright’s contention is this: Christianity isn’t supposed to do that.
Online church in the time of coronavirus… Part 2
When doing online church… minimize actual flames near you.
Doing online church for the first time in the age of coronavirus
When going live for online worship and you’re doing it to an empty room in front of you… remember that stage decorations just don’t matter… and sometimes they attack!