The World I Desire for My Kids
This has been a difficult week, both as a pastor and a father. We’ve seen an insurrection – a failed … Continue reading The World I Desire for My Kids
Tag: Polarization
Enough: Cultural War is Tearing the Church Apart
One of my favorite songs we often sing at church is “They’ll Know We are Christians By Our Love.” It was written by Peter Scholtes and describes the church’s mission to share the love of Jesus Christ.
This verse of the song is quite powerful.
We will walk with each other, We will walk hand in hand,
We will walk with each other, We will walk hand in hand,
And together we’ll spread the news that God is in the land.
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love,
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
What saddens is me is how often we do not live out these words. Often what we share with the world is the message that we will only walk with each other as long as we share beliefs, practices, and understandings of faith, and that we will not walk with those who disagree with us. Continue reading “Enough: Cultural War is Tearing the Church Apart”
The Polarization of the American Church
For decades now, the American political system has been defined by an ever-growing state of polarization. It is a state … Continue reading The Polarization of the American Church
The Era of Extremes Has Influenced Our Theological Discussions
I believe we are living in an era of extremes. We are living in a time where we are more … Continue reading The Era of Extremes Has Influenced Our Theological Discussions
Sunday’s Sermon: Grace in a Time of Polarization
I find American history fascinating to study. As you likely can guess, one of my favorite topics to examine is … Continue reading Sunday’s Sermon: Grace in a Time of Polarization
