Through the pain and toil of learning to love and be loved, we experience again the goodness of God. That’s why church matters.
Why Church Matters Even When Being a Part of One Causes Pain
Ecclesiology
Jesus Tore Down Walls of Ethnic Division and Oppression
I address these issues because central to the Gospel message is how Jesus has torn down walls of ethnic division and oppression.
Top 5 Books I’ve Read in the Last 5 Years (2022)
If I were to summarize the best books I’ve read in the last half-decade, where would I start? I’ve read so many good books! I think these five top them all.
Episode #007: Caged Nativities and the Modern Worship Movement
What do you think of caged nativities or the modern worship movement? Too provocative? Too emotional? We discuss this on more in this episode of Unfeigned Christianity.
Episode #006: Keeshon Washington on Anabaptists and City Missions
In this episode we discuss race, Anabaptist churches, inner-city missions, and whether or not one should change their lifestyle in order to better connect with other cultures.
Episode #005: Does Jesus Love Homosexuals?
In this episode I had the honor of sitting down and chatting with my new friend, Ken Brubacher. He tells his story of discovering as a boy that he was sexually attracted to men, trying to fill a longing for love through sex, and then discovering Jesus for the first time in a casual conversation with a coworker.
Unfeigned Christianity, Episode 003: Stop Blaming Women! A Conversation with Merle Burkholder on Sexual Sin
A few weeks ago I sat down with a long-time family friend and casual mentor of mine, Merle Burkholder, to discuss men taking responsibility for their own sexuality.
Unfeigned Christianity, Episode 002: A Conversation with Trudy Metzger about Sexual Abuse
In this podcast, I sat down with Trudy and talked with her about how the church can best care for its victims.
An Evaluation of the Basic Doctrines of the Anabaptist Tradition
Andrew Walls says, “theology is occasional and local character.” Meaning, our theological explanations get developed in specific locations based on specific occasions. What were the basic doctrines of the Anabaptist tradition and how should we understand them today in light of their original contexts?
A Peek into Our Life and Work in LA
Every one of us is presented with daily opportunities to take someone by the hand and introduce them to their Maker and His design for life. This is a peek into how we do that in LA.
Everything That Frustrates Me about the Anabaptist Tradition
There is a deep stirring among many today who have grown up in conservative Anabaptist churches. I write this series to help us, at least in some small way, sort through things we’re wrestling with. In my last article, I wrote about everything I love in the Anabaptist tradition. In this article, I’m going to share things that frustrate me.
Everything I Love about the Anabaptist Tradition
Most people who struggle with their Anabaptist upbringing aren’t actually struggling with Anabaptism. They’re struggling with their church’s expression of Anabaptism. Here are seven more positives I love about the Anabaptist tradition that are not as clearly a part of other church traditions:
