The Intersection of Faith and Culture
Remember the great “Worship Wars” of the ’90s and early ’00s? On one side, drum kits were demonized, on the other, organs were considered passé. Thus, a great, seemingly uncrossable, chasm formed between the generations. Some of the arguments were theological in nature, while others focused on musical preferences. And […]
To wear jeans, or to not wear jeans in church. Is that really the question? I’d like to think I’m a pretty casual guy, and my wardrobe tends to reflect that. I have lots of hoodies, a few pairs of jeans, and the suit section of my closest is full […]
If you’re a millennial and if you’ve grown up in an evangelical church, chances are you’ve been introduced to the video series The Way of the Master (hosted by my friend and yours, Kirk Cameron). The series focuses on connecting those from outside the Christian faith with Jesus, as strangers […]
Another day, another public admission of “moral failure.” Sadly, it’s so typical it’s almost cliché. Most recently, we’ve seen the fall of Florida mega church pastor Bob Coy. And while the general public hasn’t gotten all of the details, we’ve heard enough to know the story well. He isn’t the […]
Easter is upon us, and I’m excited. Like many church kids my experience with this time of year has been a mixed bag of sacred and secular; chocolate and the Easter bunny accompanied by the three day trek from the depths of despair at the Cross to the heights of […]
Should I, or shouldn’t I? It was a question I constantly asked myself during an extended season of tension with my church community. And as time ticked away, the tug in my spirit became stronger. Though I had made progress with individuals at my church, despite various shortcomings on both […]