Historical Christianity has never affirmed same-sex marriage. What Vines and others propose about marriage is an entirely new concept of marriage.
Has the Church Gotten It Wrong about Same-Sex Marriage?
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Should I Confess My Sexual Sin to My Church?
Sometimes people ask me this question another way: “What sins should I confess to my church?”
Why Church Matters Even When Being a Part of One Causes Pain
Through the pain and toil of learning to love and be loved, we experience again the goodness of God. That’s why church matters.
A Plea for Those Feeling Alone in Church
Many folks feel alone in church. We may not have them very long if we don’t repent and tear down this wall of hostility.
How the Last Year Has Been for Pastors (w/ Rich Schwartz, Dru Lattin, and Jose Sanchez)
Part of healing as the body of Christ is going to be listening to those who have devoted their time and energy to shepherding the flock.
An Evaluation of the Church and Its Singles w/ Emily Smucker, Abram Martin, Kimberly Kirtz, and Chris Witmer
Marriage and family is not the ultimate goal in life; oneness with Jesus is. We need each other–including singles–in growing together in oneness with Him.
Daniel and June Pollard on Racial Reconciliation
As Carlos Whittaker says, “Don’t stand on issues; walk with people.” Don’t stand on the issue of racism, critical theory, wokeness, or whatever. Walk with people. Hear their stories. Learn to see the world through their eyes, and we can better understand the various issues of our day.
Christians In Pandemic: 3 Critical Morality Issues We’ve Faced So Far
For those of us using social media during this time, we need to remember that if we make our allegiance with Jesus Messiah, the information and opinions we share are moral issues. Here’s what I mean:
Episode #012: Why Conversations on Racism Matter (with Keeshon Washington)
This week, I connected again with my friend Keeshon Washington and discussed why we need to have conversations about racism, why we should talk with friends of color about their experiences, what racism even means, and how parents who adopt children of color should parent their kids.
Episode #010: What is a Menno to do when there are no healthy Menno churches to attend?
What is keeping you engaged in the conservative Menno vision/mission? What is a Menno to do when there are no healthy Menno churches to attend? Do all people who attend a church need to hold to the same doctrinal beliefs (outside credal beliefs)?
For All Youth of Church Splits
We’re told terrible truths through church splits. We learn that differing beliefs can never coexist, that offenses can never be resolved, and that certain people should never again be associated with.
Discipleship as a Way of Evangelism
Instead of thinking of “making disciples” as an extension to evangelism, we need to understand we called to make disciples and preaching is a small part of that process.
