Marxist and their allies in the media are masters at hijacking a cause and using it to progress their own ideology and agenda. The recent death of George Floyd serves as a clear illustration of this process. Follow the narrative: A video is released of George Floyd, a black man, dying while being restrained by … Continue reading Hijacking the Narrative: George Floyd
Is America Systemically Racist?
Is America systemically racist? Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. vehemently renounced such a notion. He would vehemently disagree with the false history presented in the New York Times “1619 Project.” Listen to his words: Speaking of Abraham Lincoln, Dr. King began his “I Have A Dream” speech with the following words: “Five score years ago, … Continue reading Is America Systemically Racist?
The American Christian’s Armageddon
Last week, Senate Democrats tried to force a vote on the Equality Act on the Senate floor. In the words of the Alliance Defending Freedom, for Christians, the "Equality Act" is legal Armaggedon. If this bill ever becomes law, it will destroy religious freedom in America. You need to pay close attention to this issue … Continue reading The American Christian’s Armageddon
Sign of the Times: Face Masks Become Partisan
Recently, I read an article by Eric Geiger on “2 Reasons Re-Opening the Church Will Be More Challenging than Closing the Church.” In the article, Geiger states, Other than a few crazy voicemails to our church telling us that we no longer loved God for closing the church, people were on the same page that … Continue reading Sign of the Times: Face Masks Become Partisan
What Am I Thinking: Random Thoughts for April 18, 2020
Here are some random thoughts flying across my mind today: It’s the economy stupid.I can’t help but fear the long-term negative impact of this experience will be economical. Does this mean I’m more concerned about money than lives? That is a false dichotomy. The truth is poverty can cost as many lives as any virus, … Continue reading What Am I Thinking: Random Thoughts for April 18, 2020
What Am I Thinking: Random Thoughts for April 18, 2020
Here are some random thoughts flying across my mind today: It's the economy stupid. I can't help but fear the long-term negative impact of this experience will be economical. Does this mean I'm more concerned about money than lives? That is a false dichotomy. The truth is poverty can cost as many lives as any … Continue reading What Am I Thinking: Random Thoughts for April 18, 2020
The Church After Coronavirus
I just participated in a webinar by The Unstuck Group on the Church’s Response to Coronavirus. I found the information helpful as we consider the future. Tony Morgan expressed a lot of opinions during this webinar, and I am not sure where I land on some of these issues, but it is certainly worth having … Continue reading The Church After Coronavirus
Managing Church Finances When Money Gets Tight
by Chris Eller | Associate Executive Direction, Baptist Convention of Iowa Dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way America lives for the immediate future. While many of us are adjusting to a new, much slower pace and a lot of time at home, businesses large and small are dealing with the immediate economic … Continue reading Managing Church Finances When Money Gets Tight
Time To Rethink Church
by Chris Eller, Associate Executive Director, Baptist Convention of Iowa The mission of your church is bigger than a 75-minute weekly service. It seems like almost hourly, more and more of what we consider "normal life" is being shut down. As we all grapple with the new reality of this time, let me challenge you … Continue reading Time To Rethink Church
Coronavirus: Should We Cancel Church This Sunday?
Several churches are discussing the recent flood of cancellations, suspensions, and closings due to the Coronavirus and asking themselves, “should we consider canceling services this Sunday?” This is a good question to ask, and worthy of discussion among your churches leadership. I have read several articles and listened to some podcasts on the issue, and … Continue reading Coronavirus: Should We Cancel Church This Sunday?
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