What has happened to Christendom? What is the era we find ourselves in today? What is the consequence of the church playing the world's game of numbers, power, and fame? I believe we have a date with the Refiner's Fire, and it won't be pretty. In fact, it has already begun.

Our theology of Heaven needs tweaking from time to time. Mine, at one time, was in need of a total overhaul. This is a story of two Heavens. Or, more precisely, the Kingdom of Heaven and an "afterlife" version of Heaven.

Prompted by a recent FB messenger discussion about "Postcards From Babylon" and the issues it brings up about the American church and it's identity crisis as disciples of Jesus, or citizens of Uncle Sam. Or some ungodly mashup of the two.

After bumbling around for a few minutes, I finally get to the topic that I wanted to talk about: The WORD of God. What does that mean to you? It used to mean "the Bible" to me. That's what I was taught. But I have come to a completely different conclusion. Give a listen, if you dare!

Jesus says to Mary Magdalene in the garden after he has been resurrected, "Don't cling to me, Mary, for I have not yet ascended." What did he mean by that?! Shouldn't we cling to Jesus? Maybe not, it appears...

Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy are the themes of Advent (sometimes). Here, I explore the idea that Joy is our response to the hope, peace, and love which we receive from God.

Merry Christmas!

Just what mysteries does the incarnation contain? Exploring Love in this third week advent episode. Merry Christmas!

A stream of consciousness on the subject of peace, and especially peace-making, being the second theme of Advent. I have an epiphany in the course of this recording. Enjoy!

Looking back, can you see a progression in the things or people you have put your hope in, your faith in?

Should you place your hope in Jesus? Is there one greater than Jesus? Maybe. Just maybe.

So many people right now are critical of CRT without really knowing what it is. What is Critical Race Theory? This is my understanding. Open to correction.

What are the critics critical of? The theory itself or the application thereof?