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...
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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...
The Commons: 10/09/2026
There have been some inquiries about the use of AI on the site. I use AI as an editor and to make graphics for the articles. Taking pictures off the internet is risky business…many...
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...
The Commons: 10/03/2026
Just a quick survey…what, if any, faith group do you identify with? I’m an Anglican in exile… What else is on your mind today?
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...
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