Recently, I was having a conversation with some friends where we lamented the fact that so many Christians, including many within our own church, are comfortable with not just watching, but publicly endorsing Game of Thrones (GoT). For the record, I have never watched an episode of GoT, for reasons that will follow. Therefore, if... Continue Reading →
The Legalism Behind the Attractional Church Model
Often, the terms seeker-sensitive or attractional are used to describe a certain church model approach. Jared Wilson defines an attractional church as a “church ministry whose primary purpose is to make Christianity appealing.”1 This does not mean that it is or isn’t contemporary, or even that it is or isn’t a megachurch. Rather, it describes a... Continue Reading →
Ralph, Are You Sure You’re Good?
Recently, I watched Wreck-it Ralph for the first time (I know, I’m really behind the times). Overall, I enjoyed the movie and even thought that there were some good messages within it, such as an anti-bullying scene and a general idea of the value of friendship that developed during the film. However, it was one... Continue Reading →