Deconstructive Agenda: No Orthodoxy
bradmc Deconstructive Progressive Christianity asserts that orthodoxy should not be embraced due to its perceived origin as a human-made construct, attributed either to the gradual evolution of time or to the…
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Deconstruction Agenda: Polygamy
The bible clearly teaches that a biblical marriage is between one woman and one man then we must make the decision to submit to God's word or to our own…
It’s not Us vs Them
I firmly believe it is imperative that we abandon our political positions, parties, and allegiances and instead engage in an intentional campaign to connect opinions, views, statements, and beliefs directly…
Impossible to Forgive
There are things that we just automatically put in the category of unforgivable. Many of us carry around pain and hurt from things we feel we can never forgive. In…
Beans in the Chili
Real Chili In Texas, we are proud of the traditional chili dish that was originated here. Chili is actually short for Chili con Carne which is Spanish for Meat with…
Textual Criticism and Why it Matters
What is it? Well, the “textual” part is the study of the old manuscripts that make up our bible. The Criticism part is the practice of those that study these…
Forsaking the Assembling?
In History Some are wondering if it is wrong or against God’s wishes for churches to meet only online. This is a very fair question. We have not faced this…
The Reformation is Not Over
Ol’ School On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther began the process of casting off human doctrines that had grown within the church. These teachings had grown from traditions and errors…
Let it Go – Part 2 – How to
Ok but HOW?! As I searched the scripture to answer this question in a practical way I began to see the flaw in my thinking. There is no practical real…
Let it Go – Part 1 – When to
I had a student give me a note saying that she really appreciated the bible study on anxiety but she had two questions: “How do you learn how to let…
Expectations and Goals
Many experts suggest that one of the most frequent causes of high anxiety is unhealthy expectations. Setting self-expectations too high can cause you to be unable to cope when you…