I got a text from a friend of mine today who was strugglin, and wanted to hear my thoughts. This is what he wrote… Hey bro. I am struggling with something. Could u email me your thoughts on: does the person who never hears the gospel go 2 heaven?email me I typed up a quickContinue reading “Who goes to heaven?”
Category Archives: Missional
An Itch…
I must be honest, I have an ever growing itch to live truly shaped by the life of Christ and within His Kingdom. I know some think of me as radically living out my faith, and probably because of american christian complacency it may sometimes appear that way. However, when I step into reality andContinue reading “An Itch…”
Transformation Vs. Information
Have you ever ran into somebody who could quote the Bible like nobody’s business and simultaneously cut someone to pieces with their words as if they were a child of the devil? How is this so? How is it that someone can be so mean and nasty, while still having such a strong foundation inContinue reading “Transformation Vs. Information”
The Weightier Matters
I remember when I was moving into my new house in Philly last October and I invited a bunch of people over to help me move. I sent out a general invitation to a bunch of people, but I also specifically asked a few friends who are big and strong to help as well. ThereContinue reading “The Weightier Matters”
Skye Jethani speaks on the legitimacy of one’s ministry
Watcha think?
Freestyle Theologians – Men of Issachar
You may have been wondering “What does it take to be a freestyle theologian? What are the skills required to do engaging freestyles for the 21st Century? Well there are two basic requirements for doing good theology (in my opinion). One of them are obvious, however the other might not be so obvious. I’ve alwaysContinue reading “Freestyle Theologians – Men of Issachar”
Making Trouble…
I was really struggling the other day and continue to do so. When I talk to a lot of Christians I feel like I am always “edgy” to some degree. And I begin to wonder if I really ought to be so controversial. I mean, we are the body of Christ, so why am IContinue reading “Making Trouble…”
Question?
What is the relatinship between Jesus and stirring up trouble? And if there is a direct correlation between the two, then what are the implications for us as His followers? Freestyle with me…
The Pittsburgh Project
It is an early morning… as we grab lunch and prepare to serve throughout the week, low-income and elderly in the city of Pittsburgh. I’ll see how many updates I can do this week (all from my phone). Check out the Pittsburgh Project at http://www.pittsburghproject.com
Being Different (Numbers 14:20-24)
20 The LORD replied, “I have forgiven them, as you asked. 21 Nevertheless, as surely as I live and as surely as the glory of the LORD fills the whole earth, 22 not one of those who saw my glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness but who disobeyed meContinue reading “Being Different (Numbers 14:20-24)”