Obstacles to Community

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Mike F.

We are all searching for authentic community in our lives.  While we recognize the church should be the center of this community, we have all (in some way or another) experienced quite the opposite in a church.  Seeking what the church does not give leads us to all sorts of groups that may or may [...]

Filed under: The Body of Christ | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Critiquing the Emerging Church

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Mike F.

Over the past few weeks I’ve overheard a number of discussions about the emerging church. The people involved in these discussions are intelligent and godly people, but the discussion bothered me because of their lack of charity, accuracy, and honesty. Because of that, I’ve come up with a few ideas to consider when critiquing any [...]

Filed under: The Body of Christ | Tagged: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

N.T. Wright on Evangelism

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Mike F.

N.T. Wright, in his commentary on Colossians, says the following about evangelism:
The task of evangelism is therefore best understood as the proclamation that Jesus is already Lord, that in him God’s new creation has broken into history, and that all people are therefore summoned to submit to him in love, worship and obedience. The logic [...]

Filed under: The Body of Christ | Tagged: , , , , | No Comments »

A 4th of July Prayer for Our Nation

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Mike F.

A Prayer for CONGRESS, to be used during their Session
Most gracious God, we humbly beseech thee, as for the Peoples of these United States in general, so especially for their Senate and Representatives in Congress assembled; That thou wouldest be pleased to direct and prosper all their consultations, to the advancement of thy Glory, the [...]

Filed under: Life in Mordor, The Body of Christ | Tagged: , , , , , | 4 Comments »

July 4th Church Services

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Mike F.

Here’s a good question at The Church and Postmodern Culture: what do you do about July 4th weekend church meetings?  More specifically, if you are visiting family and their church has a very patriotic meeting, how do you respond?  Would you choose to attend in order to avoid offense?  Would you choose to not attend? [...]

Filed under: Life in Mordor, The Body of Christ | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

N.T. Wright on Colbert Report

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Mike F.

Here’s a clip from The Colbert Report with Bishop N.T. Wright.  I was worried for him in this interview, but he did a great job and really got his points across.

Filed under: The Body of Christ | Tagged: , , , , , | No Comments »

Who Are You To Judge?

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Mike F.

One of the most over- and misused texts in the New Testament is Matthew 7:1-6.  People use it for all sorts of purposes, but primarily to admonish those who dare speak out against something sinful or wrong that someone is doing.  Is your friend pirating music?  Who are you to judge him?  Don’t like the [...]

Filed under: Life in Mordor, The Body of Christ | Tagged: , , , , , | No Comments »

Florida Outpouring Links

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Mike F.

Without comment, here are some links that provide a critical view of the Florida Outpouring.  Alternatively, if you have some positive links, put them in the comments.
Dan Edelen at Cerulean Sanctum (and here and here).
TMH at The Boar’s Head Tavern.
pjmiller at Soli Deo Gloria.
Michael Newnham at Phoenix Preacher (especially the comment section).
I’m sure there are [...]

Filed under: Life in Mordor, The Body of Christ | Tagged: , , , , , | 2 Comments »

No, I’m Not Ready

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Mike F.

I think this video pretty much speaks for itself (and explains why I want to separate myself from crazy “Christians”), but I would like to make a few points while trying to restrain my language.

I’m waiting for the Resurrection, but not because of this douche bag guy (the first version was ill advised, see here).
If [...]

Filed under: Life in Mordor, The Body of Christ | Tagged: , , , , , , | 11 Comments »

Sometimes I Don’t Like Being a Christian

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Mike F.

One of the ongoing projects in my life is to find a way to separate myself from crazy Christians.  There are two ways I’ve come up with: first, call myself something other than Christian (or nothing at all); or second, call myself a Christian-But-Not-Like-Those-Crazy-People.  If you think this project is ill advised, below you will [...]

Filed under: The Body of Christ | Tagged: , , , | 4 Comments »

Next Page »