Edwards Essay
For those interested in evangelical history, here is an essay I wrote on Jonathan Edwards:The Introspective Spirituality of Jonathan Edwards
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"What does the Bible say about Homosexuality?"
To say that I have thought a lot about the relationship between theology and sexuality would be an understatement. It simply wasn't an option for anyone who grew up during the 90s who intended to take their faith seriously. It was the question. It was the question I
Evangelization and the Failure to Understand Gender "Ideology"
Not surprisingly, considering their moniker, evangelicals have historically emphasized the evangelization of culture. Those within a culture are divided into the saved and the unsaved. The duty of every evangelical is spiritual activism to discover the unsaved and direct them toward salvation. In effect, the priority of relationships is spiritual
A Complicated Friendship
The other day I went out for coffee with a friend. My friend is the type of person that has been with me through some dark times. He often says just the right words to comfort, challenge, and make me feel loved and valued. There is wisdom in his words.