We Don’t Talk About That At Church…
by Thom Schultz We talk about all kinds of juicy, newsy things with friends at work or school. But not at church. No. No. No. We can’t talk about that…
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Partners in God’s Business
by Joani Schultz We and God share a mysterious partnership that grows fruit. We plant seeds; we and God do our part. Then we want to see immediate results. Not…
Things to Notice When Church Folk Meet in a Bar
by Chris Lane For the past half year, we’ve been encouraging folks from our church to bring their friends to the bar down the street. It’s not for the purpose…
The Antidote for Judgmental Christianity
by Adam Bohlmeyer Earlier this year, I had the privilege to play a small role in the DVD release of the eye-opening documentary When God Left the Building. In preparation…
How Church Talk Turns Toxic
by Thom Schultz Sit down. Shut up. Listen. Agree or leave. Sadly, that’s the message many take away from church. And, sadly, they leave. And they don’t return. And too…
Uncomplicating The Simple Truth
by Thom Schultz The eyes of the small boy in rural India drew me in. He was filled with wonder as he heard about Jesus for the first time this…
How to Disagree Without Blowing Up
by Joani Schultz I don’t know anyone who likes conflict. But if someone from another planet dropped in on our country these days, they’d think us humans thrive on conflict…
Choosing Civility Over Insanity. You Can Do It!
by Joani Schultz What’s happening to our country? These days, the political rhetoric shatters around us like broken glass on a stone floor. And we’re barefooted. Ouch! Not one person…
