Tag Archives: faith & culture

unchristian

Posted on November 10, 2007 by andre

Several weeks ago I shared my thoughts about moving beyond a churchianity type of Christianity to practicing faith more focused on joining God in kingdom work. Now a recently released boo titled unchristian points to why this is so important. The … Continue reading →

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emerging church forum postscript

Posted on October 30, 2007 by andre

Well I don’t know how I represented the emerging/post-emergent/missional world view at the Baker forum two weeks ago. It was fun to hear the thoughts of the other participants all of whom I know; including my friend Steve Argue, who argued articulately for the … Continue reading →

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yoga and Christianity don’t mix?

Posted on October 30, 2007 by andre

So for about three to four years (intentionally for about the last two years) now I have been practicing yoga. I got into it because I was looking for something to help with my chronic back pain (caused by my … Continue reading →

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church critique jamaican (island) style

Posted on January 24, 2007 by andre

I just came back from Jamaica where I discovered this incredible biting critque and satire about the church by reggae artist shaggy. [video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dxq25Toh7k[/video] Church Heathen Lyrics If yuh tek this too serious, then yuh really need som chuch        Chorus Dem … Continue reading →

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moby on christian insanity

Posted on November 27, 2006 by andre

My esteem of moby, artist, musician, entrepreneur and Jesus follower is going up all the time. I find his candor and perspective on the Christian faith refreshing. Check out this recent post on the insanity of how some are practicing … Continue reading →

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People Against Fundamentalism Take Action on Driscoll -updated

Posted on November 27, 2006 by andre

The protest was called off after a meeting with Driscoll. Read about it or here Driscoll’s comments about Ted haggard’ recent problems has generated protests from a group called people against fundamentalism. This is why I was so disturbed frustrated by … Continue reading →

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nativity story

Posted on November 25, 2006 by andre

New Line Cinema releases the movie Nativity Story this week. I had the opportunity to see a preview screening last week. I took the whole family. The youngest 5 loved it though he was scared when Herod’s soldiers killed the … Continue reading →

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race, culture and the michael richards thing

Posted on November 25, 2006 by andre

I have watched, read and listened to all the talk about Michael Richards racial meltdown last week. Now I’m ready to wade into the hype. I have to say of the bat, I was never a fan of Seinfield; (it always amazed … Continue reading →

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Driscoll Thanks his Critics

Posted on November 20, 2006 by andre

Mark Driscoll, who got some flak for his offhand comments about pastors wives letting themselves go being one the root causes of male pastors indiscretions says Thank You, Critics on his blog. Read it for yourself and decide what you think. I think … Continue reading →

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Church calendar girls (women)

Posted on August 10, 2006 by andre

If you can believe it, the women  this church Matinicus Island Church   are  raising money for charity and to install plumbing in the church using a "tastefully done" calendar ala the calendar girls movie. I wonder if any were bought for the … Continue reading →

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