Posts by pwsadmin
Christian Dis-Unity
When I tell people about my religious background, I tell them that my dad was an Atheist, my mom was a ticked off Catholic, and I became a United Methodist…
Read MoreIs There a War on Christianity in America?
Last week I asked if there was a war against religion in America. I think there is, in some areas of the larger culture, but I wrote that Christianity isn’t…
Read MoreNobody Likes a Funeral
When Jesus was murdered by the Roman Empire, it wasn’t because He was the Messiah or the King of Israel. He wasn’t murdered because His movement was a serious threat…
Read MoreDrag Queen Story Time
Over the last couple of years, I have mentioned my favorite Drag Queen Story Time person, Miss Amie, a few times. I have been in attendance in different locations; the…
Read MoreWhy Do We Pray?
As I sat down just now to write this, my news feed showed me a number of reports saying that former President Trump is selling Bibles for $60 and telling…
Read MoreIs There a War Against Religion?
The other day a friend of mine posted the attached picture on Facebook. Facebook hid the photo, labeling it as possibly being offensive material. I was able to give permission…
Read MoreNeglecting the Spirit
It was maybe 10 years ago that I found a treasure trove at my church. It wasn’t King Tut’s grave, but it was important to us. Behind a stack of…
Read MorePondering God’s Plan, Part 4
One of the selling points of evangelical theology is the idea that God doesn’t just have a plan for the world, God has a specific plan for each one of…
Read MorePondering God’s Plan, Part 3
Does God know everything? That’s what I was told as a kid. God knows our past, our present, and our future. I got that God knew all we had done,…
Read MorePondering God’s Plan, Part 2
God did not kill Jesus. There, I said it. In fact, I will go further and say that the death of Jesus was not part of the plan at all;…
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