Category Archives: Relational Transparency

Reflections on Being a Theologue

By | 8 Sep 2021

After reading some of my articles here, the retired founding pastor of the church we once attended labelled me a “theologue.” As we discussed what he meant by the term, he made the following points: Theologues are “watchmen on a wall” called to warn those whom he protects or encounters of the impending dangers of false doctrines and… Read More »

The Warrior Ethos

By | 29 Jan 2014

We’ve all heard sermons referring to the Body of Christ as “the Army of the Lord.” Many of us have sung old hymns echoing that sentiment, such as my childhood favorite, Onward, Christian Soldiers. And William Booth thought so highly of the concept he named his organization the “Salvation Army.” “Yet I considered it necessary to send to… Read More »

Christian No-Nos

By | 20 Oct 2013

I’m taking a second break away from my prayer series to write something God has put on my heart. Or as Monty Python used to say, “And now for something completely different!” And no, we’re not talking about home laser body-hair removal devices for sale on TV (Order now!!! Operators are standing by!!! 😊) Very recently, I had… Read More »