Here is what I had originally started writing several weeks ago to support my opinion on Rob Bell (a lot has already been said in yesterday’s post):
First off. I have a lot of respect for Rob Bell and his ministry through books, videos, tours, and mostly his church. He has a strong desire to find [...]

Over the past week, Ashley (a reader of this blog) and I have been exchanging emails about Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He probably doesn’t even need that kind of introduction, I have no doubt that you know who he is. She read my post on how to [...]

Be sure to check out my travel partners Jay and Janet. They are both blogging on our trip and are a lot of fun to hang out with as well.
I have not been quiet about my questions when it comes to Emergent and with Brian McLaren. Heading to Chicago I knew I was going to [...]

Check out yesterday’s post here. It sets up everything that today’s is about.
Within the comments on a similar post at Jesus Creed I found some great thoughts within the discussion of which one of the 5 views most reflects Christ’s action with culture.
Matt Edwards said: At first, I was drawn to Christ the Transformer of [...]

There are 5 distinct views that are commonly thought of when thinking about how Jesus dealt with culture during his time on earth.

Christ against culture. Christ is opposed to the cultural expressions of this world and calls his followers to another way.
Christ above culture. Christ arrives to lift the culture.
Christ in paradox with culture. We [...]

Much has been made of recently of the words of Rev. Jeremiah Wright and his close connection with Obama. Much has also been made of Obama doing his very best to cut any ties he has with Wright, because the ties could have ended his chance of getting into the White House. I don’t want [...]