Pornographers don’t sell pornography; they provide orgasms. I know the institutional church thinks pornography is a sin, but they sure do like their business practices. No, institutional churches are not selling pornography, but they do provide orgasms of a different more mental form. As I started to question why I was doing what I was […]
… that is exactly what I want to be separated from.. church, state, and any other man-made piece of BS institution. If looking at the whole bible as a book written to reveal Christ to us, which I feel is the essence of Christianity, then I feel Christians should dig deep and reconsider the relationship […]
I will take “Doctrinal Differences” for $1000 Alex… … a phrase in referring to the resolution of a conflict (usually a debate or quarrel) in which all parties tolerate but do not accept the opposing position or positions. What is “Agreeing to Disagree” … Correct! This term typically occurs when all sides recognize that further […]
Just when I thought the political season was over when Obama won that first Tuesday of November, the yard signs are back out to promote the next political event happening on December 24th … yes it is the Christmas Eve service. This is one of the main days a church marketing department drools, and comes […]
If you live in America, and attend a traditional church, or mega-church, or really any church that wants to “grow” its membership numbers, you have probably heard many people tell you how “busy” they are. Saying you are “busy” has become a default response to say when someone asks how you are doing. It seems […]
Hi, My name is Swanny… (Hi Swanny!) I am a recovering “church”aholic. I have been sober now for over 3 years. (hands clapping…), and I wanted to share with you what I have learned since our last meeting. Are you ready, here it goes… I have come to learn that detoxing from any kind of substance abuse […]
I really want to be part of a bible study, and want to socialize with other Christians, but I do not want all the baggage bible studies carry with them. I want people to just get together and just BE … no format, just talk life, discuss scripture (Christ), eat together, help one another, and […]
My first published work. I am super excited to read my story in print. I am also excited to read all the other stories from the other 35 contributors. Well, the book will be out just in time for Christmas, and if you are an early shopper, “Finding Church” can be pre-ordered right now at… […]
The F-word is farce. “A foolish show, a mockery, a ridiculous sham” We spend our whole lives making sure no one sees the cracked pieces we are so desperately trying to hold together. In my prior institutional church life, people would just sit in the seats waiting for the show, and God forbid you try […]
“church” is changing fast. It is insane the changes I have witnessed over just the last 10 years. However, the next 10 years could be even more incredible. If I was employed as a pastor, or a minister in the plethora of paid staff in a church, I would be figuring out how to survive […]
Allergic to BS 