I have many dear friends who have given up on the Church. I am incredibly sympathetic, because I have been struggling and wrestling with my relationship with the Church for several years now, myself. These friends are across the ideological spectrum – they’re Christians of both the “progressive” and “traditional” variety, and they have different […]
Read More Christian, the time to step up is nowIt’s really hard for church leaders to recognize when they’re wrong. If you’re a pastor or any other kind of leader within a church, chances are good that you have very noble intentions and believe the things you do and say are motivated from a place that honors and respects God and the church. Because […]
Read More How churches manipulate usWe all know life often throws us curve balls we weren’t expecting, but sometimes those curve balls lead us to make choices that result in us surprising ourselves. I’ve wrestled with a call to be a pastor for several years now, but I really didn’t think that would wind up with me planting a church […]
Read More I’m starting a churchThe war within each of our hearts and with corruption and authoritarianism wherever it arises, even at home, must be confronted.
Read More The never-ending war with a thousand facesOur practice of lying to ourselves is combining with crippling levels of fear in the face of change. We need to address both issues for a healthy society.
Read More How to keep the world from falling apart – Part IHe’s almost certainly not exactly who you think he is, and to know him, you have to be open to change.
Read More The wrong Jesus: A Christmas MeditationMy somewhat-rambling reflections on turning 40.
Read More This is 40
David S. Wisener 