I tend to think every philosophy can be categorized into one of the five following Worldviews: Naturalism, Eastern Pantheism, New Ageism, Deism, or Theism. These are hard divisions, you can’t logically hold to more than one of these at a time; but I do see these Worldviews as a progression. Not that someone has to … More Worldviews Simplified – and why it matters
So many Christians these days claim their faith is “personal” or “private.” Their faith and belief is orthodox and founded in truth, it’s just the expression of their faith and belief is nowhere near the biblical example. Thus I know there are Undercover Christians, but I contend there is no such thing as “Undercover Christianity.” … More Undercover Christianity
Yes. (Well, I don’t think anyone wants to say “No.”) My general rule of thumb is that Jesus is the Greatest Ever no matter what we are talking about. Here’s what I know: If Jesus Christ’s purpose was to be a Swimmer, than he’d be better than Michael Phelps. If Jesus Christ’s purpose was to … More Would Jesus Win Every Event at The Olympics?
This is a little more targeted of a blog than I usually do, so after you read it, forward it to either a High School student, Youth Pastor, or the like that might be able to use its insights a bit more. I want to talk about being called into vocational Christian Ministry. This is … More 5 Things Students Can Do to Get Ready for Christian Ministry
I just visited Mount Rushmore for the second time. You wouldn’t think that looking at big giant rock people would be very compelling but it is. It’s just… Grand. The artistry of it. The challenge of it. The size of it, are all just breathtaking. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum was invited to South Dakota with the … More The Mount Rushmore of Christianity
Or is Scripture Prime a better name? I want every passage in the bible to be put into a database. Then, once you click on the free Netflix Bible app (whether on your mobile device or smart TV), the home screen comes up and all your bible reading categories are on full display. Categories There’s … More How Is This Not a Thing: Netflix Bible
I personally like scary movies. I think it’s fun to jump in your seat. I actually think most scary movies are stupid because like all movies, I expect a plot (weird I know) and good characters (who don’t willingly hide in exitless basements). There’s a couple of things that bother me as a Christian. I … More Ghostbusters: What the Bible Says about the Paranormal
The technical term for this is a homogeneous church – a local assembly of predominately one race. Is this wrong in itself? Of course not. Could there be something wrong if this is the case? Definitely. So what problems could there be if a church is all one race whether that be white, black, Hispanic, … More Can Churches be “Too White” or “Too Black”?
Here are the stats so you don’t think I’m just making things up. 7 out of every 10 church-plants in America are non-denominational. Some even drop the word “church” in their name all together (I’m not ready for that.) 2 out of 10 are planted as a part of a denomination but don’t put that … More Denominations – More Like Dumbnominations
30-year mortgages, car loans, credit cards and the like have helped Americans buy homes, have reliable transportation, and make it through those challenging moments for decades now. They have been both a godsend and the bane of western civilization. I regrettably have 21 more years on the first one, 2 too many of the second, … More Why Do We Have Debt When We Have God?
Joe Allotta 