Tagged: division in the church

My beliefs have become a problem. Not for me, but apparently for others. It’s not even the nature of my beliefs that is at issue. It’s the idea that I have them. “Beliefs are the problem,” she said. “Whose beliefs?” I asked. “Anyone’s. I mean, evangelicals are the worst but really anyone who has set …[ read more ]

The Body of Christ suffers in these times. The suffering isn’t fatal. We aren’t at risk of irreparable harm, because we belong to Jesus. Because of Him, the suffering will be used for our good and for His glory. Still, we are besieged from without and within. Division, attack, disbelief, falling away, conflict, prohibitions from …[ read more ]

So, once upon a Fourth of July, I was attending an outdoor concert with some friends from church when an odd woman – let’s call her “a colorful character” – greeted one of the other church ladies and chatted for a few moments. When she turned to walk away, the odd lady spotted me, waved …[ read more ]