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Imago Dei – being in the image and likeness of God – is one of the first things we learn about ourselves in Genesis 1. God creates humanity, breathing life…

The church has always struggled to get people in the doors. Around the time of the American Revolution, it is estimated that 17% of the population attended church regularly. Even…

The superintendent of schools in Oklahoma is threatening loss of licensure for any teacher who doesn’t comply with his order to teach the Bible in a public school classroom. Please…

It was on this day in 1994 that my wife and I, with our almost 1-year-old son (the next day was his birthday), moved to Berks County, PA. We had…

When Jesus told His disciples that they couldn’t serve two masters, He was alluding to God and Mammon (sometimes interpreted as Wealth or Greed). The desire for wealth without conscience…

A couple of months into my freshman year of college, I was contacted by a church that needed someone to help with their youth program. I was 18, and the…

My congregation isn’t very large, but it is known in our part of the world as a place of inclusion and justice. I have a loud voice and am not…

This is not about Mr. Trump or politics. This is about true, delusional heresy. This is about taking God’s name in vain. This is about the destruction of the faith…

(Warning – this might offend you). Every year, my denomination sells a calendar to help us plan worship and the life of the church. This year, the cover had a…

I love the show “The Big Bang Theory”, and one of the quirkiest ongoing segments was “Fun with Flags”, in which Sheldon (and sometimes a guest) would go on ad…