Nothing makes me more indignant than listening to people talk dismissively about the poor—especially when they’re Christians. From your favorite coffee shop to your local church, speaking in harsh generalizations about poverty is accepted and even celebrated. You don’t have to go far to hear someone happily share their complete disdain for people who exist […] »
Back in January, I wrote a post about the three phrases Christians should quit relying on. It’s been interesting to read the comments and see how people respond to the rote and sometimes careless things we say. Here are some more Christianese comments I’d be happy not to hear again. 1. “God showed up!” There are […] »
The team members, volunteers and staff at OCI and VOE are continually working almost non-stop, preparing the OCI facility and the OCI Ranch for the Main Event and the Fall Festival. If you have never attended one of the Main Events over the past several years, you should make an effort to attend this one! The spiritual encouragement and impartation received is literally priceless. The ... »