Myth #1: Prayer is ALL you have to do Prayer is powerful. Prayer changes things. Prayer makes a difference. But prayer alone is not the only answer. Yes, sometimes all you can do is pray because the situation is out of your control, but most of the time, prayer is the beginning and the end of action. In most scenarios, prayer is not enough.  We have to pray and then tell the person how we feel. We have to pray and then change our attitude about our circumstances. We have to pray and then quit the job.. We have to pray and then give our money. We have to pray and then make the choice. We ..read more

Mainstream Christianity has the same problems as any thing else that has become “mainstream”: 1. The producers sell out in order to attract more people.  2. The material becomes cheap and is no longer creative artistry.  3. Platforms are built to intentionally capitalize on the success mainstreaming has brought about.  4. People fall into the trap and want to be part of the masses.  5. More people join in and the cycle continues.  Those who refuse to be mainstream create a tribe, make art, and do the real work that makes a difference in people’s lives.  The post ..read more

I worked at a church once as a youth pastor (once was enough). The pastor hired me because he was leaving in a couple of weeks to pastor another church and wanted someone to be on staff when he left. People weren’t particularly sad to see him go. And I had no idea what I was doing.  One of the older people of the church, and there were a lot, was reflecting on his time as Pastor. She told me she would miss him. She said she would never forget that he had taught her to squeeze the handle on the fuel pump a few times in order to get even more gas in your tank. She was g ..read more