That Pinch of Incense

You may have heard that, in the years when the New Testament was being written, and beyond, one of the issues Christians faced was the requirement, by the government of Rome, to offer a pinch of incense on an altar dedicated to the deity of the Roman emperor. From one...

What about sin in the church?

What does it mean when we say that the church is “holy”? I encourage you to press through some of this (kind of thick) language from Thomas Oden, to get to the meat within. The basic idea is this: though the church does not willingly love, tolerate, or...

Beyond Agreeing to Disagree

Do you ever feel like the opportunity for Christian witness is closing down—like the doors that might have been cracked open are slamming shut, as we try to find ways to spread the message of Christ with people we know? Check out this “boldness and...

Have You Heard the News?

Check it out everyone: So, while we are aware that we’re in a bit of a volatile time in terms of the changing nature of public health needs, we are tentatively moving forward with plans to hold our Philly Young Adults conference again this year. Obviously, if it...

Who Should We Listen To?

Great to see everyone last night. Next week we’ll be back in home groups. Here are the notes from the study: Psalm 1 Psalm 1 lays out two paths…The Blessed life is the life we want. What “blessed” means—“This is the truly blessed life.” The life to be envied, to...