I always like to know the reason for things. When I was a kid, I hated busy work. Even as an adult, when I’m told that I should do something, I find that a compelling reason helps me to stay ...more
Browsing Rethinking Church
One of my kids favorite activities is to ride in the car with me. It really doesn’t matter where we are going. A trip to Home Depot is just as good to them as a trip to the mall. The ...more
In the fall of 1839, a handful of Christians gathered at the old red brick Presbyterian church in downtown Chicago to pray about the issue of slavery. It was a largely forgettable evening by almost anyone’s standards. Yet somehow, the ...more
Awhile back, I was reflecting on all of the decisions I have made over the course of my life. Big ones, small ones, good ones and honestly, some not-so-good ones. At some point, I realized that our capacity to make ...more
One of the most well-known symbols displayed in traffic jams all across America is the ichthus, or Christian fish symbol. Next to the cross, it is the most readily identifiable Christian icon in the world, dating back to the earliest ...more
Over the past several months, like many Americans, I have been watching the political protests that have been taking place throughout the country. They have left me with mixed impressions. I am encouraged that so many people who, in the ...more