by Jeremy Bouma | Church Culture
A few days ago I wrote a post on how Christians casually use the word ‘heretic.’ They fling it around like confetti at anyone who is or thinks different. Now to be sure, there are ideas and teachings that fall outside of Christian orthodoxy, but sometimes... by Jeremy Bouma | Church Culture
In recent weeks, I have been troubled by the casual use of this word by Christians toward other follower’s of Jesus. It seems like any time someone says something that is personally disagreeable or “out there” the offender is pistol-whipped by the... by Jeremy Bouma | Church Culture, Emerging Church
The last place on God’s green earth I thought I would find a constructive dialogue piece on homosexuality and the Church was Grand Rapids, Michigan. Washington, D.C. certainly, but absolutely NOT theeee bastion of all things conservative and Christian! But... by Jeremy Bouma | Church Culture, Personal
Here is a document version of the sermon I have this past Sunday on Mark 9:38-41. I will put it in post format shortly, but until then enjoy this! -jeremy Technorati Tags: book of mark, christianity, emerging church,... by Jeremy Bouma | Church Culture
It’s Friday and you all need to laugh. Take 5 minutes to watch this little episode on the Hill family’s experience with church shopping and the neighborhood megachurch. It is an interesting commentary on both experiences. And because there’s a post... by Jeremy Bouma | American Culture, Church Culture
This is the reason I really hate America and the Christian sub-culture sometimes. On Monday, USA Today wrote that Walmart is getting religious–toys that is. Early next month, 425 Wal-Mart stores nationwide will begin carrying faith-based toys from One2believe...