The new 8th commandment: Cultural appropriation
If you can t identify with the cultural experience of an oppressed minority, so it goes, it s off-limits to use anything reflecting that culture Should whites, then, be banned from performing jazz, ...
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Family unity: A Christian alternative to orphanages
Earlier this week I read Elli Oswald’s insightful piece on the prevalence of sexual abuse in orphanages. Her writing ...
This is what idolatry looks like
Many others were quick to compare the golden statue of Trump with the golden calf that the Israelites worshiped Ironically, in synagogues around the world this week, religious Jews will read that ...
5 ways the post-place church will look different after COVID
We are in a post-place world. So what are the implications for churches?
Managing anger in your marriage
Few couples escape the conflicts that result from differences in family backgrounds, personalities, or perspectives. No matter how our marriages grow in maturity, we always seem to find ways to hurt each other, either intentionally or unintentionally.
6 ways pastors can find the work-life balance sweet spot
The median amount of hours worked by a senior pastor is 55 hours per week. How can a pastor find the work-life balance sweet spot?
Therapy bans, APA talking points and counseling choice
A multitude of states, counties and cities have banned conversion therapy, usually for minors only, with efforts underway to issue a national ban for all through the so-called Equality Act HR 5
Experiencing peace amidst overwhelming anxiety
Are you tired emotionally? Is your peace short lived due to the overwhelming nature of your life right now?
The modern evangelical church is sick. Here's where it fell apart
There are only about 1,500 megachurches in the United States today. Meaning, there are only about 1,500 pastors of megachurches. Yet, somehow, it seems that every week we hear of a new Christian celebrity pastor failing. Personally, through my years in ministry, I have worked under three of these lead pastors. All three have had moral failings.
Ask Chuck: Should I buy an electric car?
I need to replace my car this year. I’m trying to decide if I should buy an electric vehicle or not. What would you do?
