We live in a culture defined by consuming. Today companies spend billions of dollars to learn and exploit our spending habits. We’d be foolish to think a consumer culture hasn’t shaped the contours of how we think about and exist as the Church in the West. We must reject consumer Christianity. Common consumer habits maskContinue reading “Escaping Consumer Christianity”
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5 Great Quotes: Hudson Taylor
Hudson Taylor (1832-1905) was a British theologian and missionary to China. He founded the China Inland Mission, and pioneered cross-cultural gospel missions. Taylor practiced “incarnational” presence by adopting many of the cultural practices of his Chinese neighbors. “It is not so much the greatness of our troubles, as the littleness of our spirit, which makesContinue reading “5 Great Quotes: Hudson Taylor”
Christians and Conspiracy
Followers of Jesus should be cautious to embrace conspiracy theories. Suspicion feeds paranoia and like Phillip Yancey says, “paranoia is faith in reverse.” What our world needs is Christians eager to share Jesus, not what “the Left/Right don’t want you to hear”. Here are 3 questions to ask as we encounter conspiracy theories online: IsContinue reading “Christians and Conspiracy”
Staying Awake
“So then, let us not sleep as others do, but let us keep awake and sober.” I Thessalonians 5:6 Our family had tickets to Disney World the day it closed in March. That week, like everyone, all our plans changed. For months, we’ve all lived without some of our usual distractions like sports, our busyContinue reading “Staying Awake”
What Jesus Never Said
Seek the Kingdom and you’ll get the Church. Seek the Church, and you might miss the Kingdom. If you’ve ever tried popping a tent, you know it takes work. A secure tent is not just strong poles & tough fabric. It needs good ground. What ground is the Church on today? Jesus did not tellContinue reading “What Jesus Never Said”
When Racism Comes To Church
Dr. Tony Evans wrote a remarkable article where he said this about the problem of race, injustice, and human dignity in America: “The biggest problem in the culture today is the failure of the church.” What I appreciate about Dr. Evans is his conviction to think so highly of the Church, highly enough to holdContinue reading “When Racism Comes To Church”
5 Great Quotes: Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) was an American citizen, abolitionist, and preacher. He was born into slavery, yet later escaped. Douglass went on to preach & advocate for abolition & justice for the African American community. It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. If there is no struggle, there is no progress.Continue reading “5 Great Quotes: Frederick Douglass”
Prophets or Patriots?
Being Christian Before Being American My ancestor, William Stacy, fought in the Revolutionary War. Legend holds he tore up his British commission papers in the town square & organized a militia. Grateful as I am for this incredible heritage alongside the pride it gives me, I cannot deny that American Christianity grows more patriotic when itContinue reading “Prophets or Patriots?”
Jared Stacy 