As we approach the New Year (2020), I thought I'd share two prayers to meditate and contemplate on. The first one is a written prayer (known as a "collect") from the Book of Common Prayer of the Anglican tradition, originally written for the observance of Christmas Day. (The prayers of the BCP have been passed … Continue reading 2 prayers to meditate on as we approach the New Year’s
The Both/And of Christian Witness (Part I)
This Christmas, popular conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey (known as "The Conservative Millennial") resurrected an old debate on her Twitter page, rhetorting: "Does the person claiming Jesus was a poor refugee also believe Jesus is the Way, the Truth & the Life and that no one comes to the Father except through Him? Do they … Continue reading The Both/And of Christian Witness (Part I)
Today in Theology (November 13, 2019)
Hello, faithful readers and fellow "confessing millennials"! I'll be starting a new "segment" on my blog called "Today in Theology," in which I explore various theological topics. To me, this is the logical outgrowth of my desire to be a resource for Christian millennials (and others) that are serious about their faith. As a primer, … Continue reading Today in Theology (November 13, 2019)
On Kanye West’s Conversion: A Confessing Millennial Perspective
There are some things that a Christian blogger feels almost obligated to comment on. The story revolving around Kanye West's conversion and his subsequent album entitled "Jesus is King" is one of them. And there are no doubt people out there wondering what a self-professed "confessing millennial" has to say about the matter. Luckily, plenty … Continue reading On Kanye West’s Conversion: A Confessing Millennial Perspective
Three Responses to David Bentley Hart (and one pseudo-response)
David Bentley Hart ("DBH") has created quite a stir in the Christian world with the publication of his new book, That All Shall Be Saved, in which he argues quite passionately for a version of Christian universalism. Hart has espoused this idea for quite some time, but he has been more vocal and up front … Continue reading Three Responses to David Bentley Hart (and one pseudo-response)
Word and Sacrament: A Friendly Response to Skye Jethani
It's not every day that I find myself in disagreement with Skye Jethani. I unfortunately don't have the pleasure of knowing him personally, but I always value his opinion on things and respect what he has to say about any given subject topic. So consider this blog post an exercise in friendly critique. A few … Continue reading Word and Sacrament: A Friendly Response to Skye Jethani
The Future of American Protestantism Looks Pretty “Evangelical”
Almost two weeks ago, the Institute of Religion and Democracy released an online article detailing the decline in membership among the so-called "seven sisters" of America's mainline Protestant churches, a group that includes the United Methodist Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Presbyterian Church (USA), the Episcopal Church, the United Church of Christ, the Disciples of Christ, and my … Continue reading The Future of American Protestantism Looks Pretty “Evangelical”
“Kissing Christianity Goodbye”: A Call for the Church’s Self-Reflection
Last week, former pastor and author Joshua Harris announced his departure from Christianity. The news came after his recantation of his popular book and the announcement of separation from his wife. Below is his full statement. It is painful to read. My heart is full of gratitude. I wish you could see all the messages … Continue reading “Kissing Christianity Goodbye”: A Call for the Church’s Self-Reflection
The Southern Baptist Convention and “Resolution #9”
Christian blogger and pastor Trevin Wax shared some details of the Southern Baptist Convention committee regarding recent discussions surrounding "critical race theory" (CRT) and "intersectionality" (I) on his Twitter account. He writes, "The Committee received a resolution on this issue and decided to speak to it in a way that warned against absolutizing CRT/I as … Continue reading The Southern Baptist Convention and “Resolution #9”
Review: “Can We Still Believe the Bible?” by Craig Blomberg
NOTE: This is adapted from an essay I wrote for seminary. Introduction Craig Blomberg’s Can We Still Believe the Bible? is an excellent, invaluable and erudite resource for evangelical Christians trying to articulate their faith in the 21st century. The scope of biblical studies is a vast and ambitious undertaking, yet Blomberg’s work is a … Continue reading Review: “Can We Still Believe the Bible?” by Craig Blomberg
The Confessing Millennial 