What’s the Point of Jesus

Posted on Monday, March 29th, 2010 [52 Comments]

Posted in Questioning/Doubt/Authenticity

Does God have to kill someone in order to forgive? In this clip Bart Campolo suggests that the main point of Jesus was not to die for our sins, but to teach about God’s grace.

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Tithing Without Generosity

Posted on Monday, March 22nd, 2010 [15 Comments]

Posted in Experiences in Church/Christianity, Tithing

Todd Hunter has been tithing for 32 years, but it has never really impacted his life. What would it look like to “repractice” this discipline so that it fosters a heart of generosity?

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In the Middle of Change

Posted on Monday, March 15th, 2010 [8 Comments]

Posted in Experiences in Church/Christianity, Infidelity, Questioning/Doubt/Authenticity

How do you respond when someone you know is in a messy situation? Elaine Hamilton, author of Church on the Couch, tells the story of how she responded when she found out a friend was having an affair.

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Embracing the Mess

Posted on Monday, March 8th, 2010 [9 Comments]

Posted in Experiences in Church/Christianity, Questioning/Doubt/Authenticity

Elaine Hamilton thinks the first step toward creating real community is telling the truth. But authenticity isn’t always easy.

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Church as an Art Museum

Posted on Monday, March 1st, 2010 [9 Comments]

Posted in Church Institution, Questioning/Doubt/Authenticity

Artists leave museums inspired to make art. Mark Scandrette, author of the book Soul Graffiti, wonders if church inspires people to contribute to the ongoing story.

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