Callouses
When I was a young man, my hands were thick with callouses I gained from cutting wood. The hammer and axe created thick layers of skin to protect the skin underneath. They prevented a...
Category: Commentary
Things I Think…
1. I think a lot of us are hoping for a “blue wave” in the midterms to counteract all that is going on in Washington D.C. That is understandable…but let’s be cautious. Many of...
In the New Era of AI: Duane W. H. Arnold, PhD
In the New Era of AI I study Church history for a reason. History is the place in which Christian theology and practice take recognizable form. Any real knowledge of God, in terms of...
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa To Pay $12,000,000 To Victim Over Rape Case
In a story that encapsulates everything I know about how Calvary Chapel deals with abuse victims, The Roys Report say that CCCM is paying a victim 12 million bucks to settle a suit, “Evidence...
Deconstruction: The Real Question
When someone tells me, as a pastor, that they are in the process of “deconstruction,” I don’t flinch. In fact, I understand it. Sometimes I say, “me too”. Questioning aspects of your faith can...
Jim Bakker Dead At 86
Jim Bakker died and now they’re all gone. Tammy Faye Bakker died a long time ago…Paul and Jan Crouch are gone as is Jimmy Swaggart. It’s hard to imagine today how big these ministries...
“Bible Believing Church”: Duane W.H. Arnold, PhD
“Bible Believing Church” You hear it all the time: “We are a Bible-believing church.” It is a familiar declaration, especially in certain evangelical circles, and taken at face value it deserves respect. Christians ought...
Things I Think…
1. When will Christians learn that Christian celebrities have one goal…which is to make bank off other Christians. The latest grifter is Tim Tebow who gave up trying to convince pro football teams that...
Nothing Held in Reserve: Duane W.H. Arnold, PhD
Nothing Held in Reserve Professor James Atkinson was one of the preeminent interpreters of Martin Luther in the last century. He was also a dear friend with whom I shared many adventures throughout the...
Reclaiming Our God-Engineered Biology: Introducing Dr. Peggy Philips and The Lighthouse Project
We’ve spent a long, long time here dealing with spiritual abuse and the trauma that follows. What we haven’t done is provide resources to help people heal. A couple of months ago, I had...
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