Category Archives: Blog

I like talking about you, usually—or putting the “I”, “I” in ministry

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Gene

Tweet The idea that anything anybody ever does is 100% selfless is just not so. There are heroic acts—acts of great abandon and sacrifice. But every person is motivated by how he or she perceives a thing, by the values … Continue reading →

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Ray Lewis and the culture of convenient and celebrity Christianity

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Gene

Tweet Last night, NFL pundits celebrated the illustrious career of one of the fiercest competitors to ever don an NFL uniform. From the analysts in the booth and studio to the hundreds of media types tweeting sentimental snippets, Lewis was … Continue reading →

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My End of the World Speech Postponed Until Further Notice | Merry Christmas, Y’All

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Gene

Tweet It’s (not) the end of the world! I was going to give an end of the world address before December 21st, but then I thought that if the world ended on the 21st, it would hardly be worth the … Continue reading →

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Decision 2012: Jesus and American politics

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Gene

Tweet Let’s talk about Jesus and American politics. What would Jesus do? Would Jesus vote for Mitt Romney or Barack Obama for president? Would he vote at all? I am a Christian and a political conservative. Depending on your world … Continue reading →

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