I have Christian friends from all over the political spectrum. Most are happy to discuss differences and respect each other, some are more interested in making sure people know that they are right. The reality is that we have much to learn from each other in the tension between our beliefs of what the world…
Author: Wes Allen
Wes got back in to Role Playing Games during the pandemic and it’s blown up into a wonderful mid-life crisis. He runs the DM Tales YouTube channel and website, GMs two campaigns, and plays online in another with some old friends. His “day job” is a Baptist Pastor in Philadelphia’s Jersey suburbs.
Freedom
The “Ground Zero Mosque” thing has gotten out of hand. We have freedom of religion in this country, and this emotional appeal against this mosque/community center flies in the face of the constitution. I wish my fellow Christians who are up in arms, who often complain about NIMBY when it’d leveraged against US, would see…
Presence
Pastors, even Jesus went off by himself, why do WE think that were so important that we can’t take a day trip with our family?
Summertime
Central is, perhaps, the best congregation I’ve ever been a part of in terms of Summer attendance. Still, there are weeks where I think the only thing missing is a tumbleweed.
Color
Many people are locked in an either/or mindset regarding the world. No matter the situation, their side is “good” and everyone else is “bad.” Others are at least able to see the world in shades of grey, so the other side is elevated to “misguided.” I prefer to see how people with whom I disagree…
Worship
Christian worship is about honoring the Triune God and celebrating the work of Jesus. When we replace that with ANYTHING we do it to our peril.
