Support for a Healthy Dose of “Works-Based” Salvation

Let me begin by saying that no one in their right mind would believe that God’s favor can be earned. His love and forgiveness are imparted upon sinners as a result of grace, and I include myself among the millions of Christ-followers who throw themselves at His mercy every day. The yoke of Jesus is light because He lovingly bears the load. Read more...

Confessions of a Recovering Obama-Maniac

“Jesus for President” by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw has challenged me on so many levels, it’s hard to know where to start. I guess it’s not so much the book itself that has inspired me, but the way the author’s continually refer to Jesus’ teachings on the Sermon on the Mount, teachings which no one in their right mind can truly contemplate without trembling at the sort of life changes it demands. Read more...

10 Reasons to Read "Jesus for President"

1. It’s our book club selection for the month of August! 2. The book’s design is unique and aesthetically pleasing - lots of color and art on every page. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. 3. It will make you uncomfortable…It may even offend you.* Read more...

An Evangelical's Response to Homosexuality

My husband Dan walked into a local car shop the other day, inadvertently interrupting a serious conversation between the store’s manager and another customer. After an awkward pause, the manager looked at Dan, and in his thick East Tennessee accent asked, “Sir, would you be offended if we continued our conversation about homosexuals?” Read more...

Finish-The-Sentence-Friday: Finding God

This one is especially reflective. Finish the following sentence: “I feel closest to God when…” Read more...

What’s your sola?

My friend Chris has raised some really interesting questions on his blog about the doctrine of sola scriptura. “When we proclaim the notion of sola scriptura,” he writes, “we neglect the original authority of Church leaders that put together that Scripture. In other words, sola scriptura is simply impossible. The very texts of Scripture were canonized by the authority of the Church." Read more...