Is God Good?

We take it for granted that God is "good" (all the time). And by good, we mean loving, kind, compassionate, forgiving, merciful, perhaps just, tender, gentle, graceful, and tame. Predictable. If God is all of these, then God is good. I have a problem with the assumption that we know what is good, and that … Continue reading Is God Good?

Should Church Be Welcoming?

This may seem like an odd question to ask. I'm sure for many, the response would be, "Of course!" After all, who would want to join a church that didn't welcome them? The problem with being a welcoming church has as much to do with how we treat ourselves as it does how we treat … Continue reading Should Church Be Welcoming?

The Lord’s Prayer Lie

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trail and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, … Continue reading The Lord’s Prayer Lie

NaBloPoMo

I hope to be participating in National Blog Posting Month. I know, I missed the first day, but I'll make it up later! The goal is to post at least once every day in November, and it coincides with NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month. Posts this month will be shorter, and will be about whatever … Continue reading NaBloPoMo