The Strength of My Weakness
I adore technology. If it’s possible to be infected by a non-biological virus, I’m the walking Typhoid Mary of nerdy automation: Last fall I bought …
The worldly impact of unspiritual therapy
Why Did Jesus Come THEN?
God forbids us to have anything to do with idols. His prohibition against foreign gods is the single most repeated command in all of Scripture: But we …
Whatever Happened to Confession?
A charismatic church once asked me to review their liturgy. Oh, they didn’t use the word “liturgy,” because they claimed they had no liturgy, they …
The Corrupting of The Christian Shepherd
Several years ago, a friend called me to talk about an internationally known Christian leader who lived near him. During the “great recession” of …
When Our “Needs” Become Our Lords
When I fly, I don’t talk with the person next to me. I sit quietly and read a book while they sit quietly and watch a video, just as God ordained …
Modern Worship, Cocaine Rushes, and Healing
A friend of mine calls himself a “recovering charismatic.” He thinks the gifts of the Spirit are still active today, but he believes the worship …
What Do We Urgently Need Most?
Six or seven years ago, an acquaintance of mine embezzled ten thousand dollars. He had uncovered a billing mistake in a major project, and the …