No this isn't a post on how great or poor Tebow is (although you can't argue with wins regardless of how pretty they are). Rather, this post is one about American culture and how one piece of evidence flies in the face of so-called Christianized culture.
Painted under Tebow's eyes is the John 3:16 passage, crowd favorite for evangelicals looking to save souls. John 3:16, you know, in fact, everyone does right? Wrong. Continue reading
"Courage my friends, tis never to late to work for a better world" - Tommy Douglas
On November 24th, social service workers gathered in the cozy environment of Parkdale United Church Calgary to discuss poverty reduction in Alberta. A series of passionate politicians, CEO’s and directors of organizations committed to reducing poverty in Alberta met to share ideas, network between organizations, and present reports in an attempt to create a collective movement of informed and engaged empowerment. Many issues where covered in the day long conference and although a few critiques came to mind, I was inspired by the use of a theological, moral and spiritual language that was used to describe where we may need to focus if we desire to reduce poverty or even eliminate it in Alberta. Continue reading
We can learn something from the Occupy Wall Street movement taking place in North America. Wherever you sit on the spectrum (and in the very least I can safely say if you're a Christian your response should never be, "go get a job") there's a lesson in leadership to be made.
I was walking to a Flames game and had to snap a picture of this sign at a hidden church in downtown Calgary.
All I can say is FAIL. Here's why.
**Updated from May 11, 2011**
Churches seem to have a complex between the 'leaders' and the 'disciples'. Some confuse the two, others don't know the difference. Still more try to differentiate the two but only put resources into one--usually 'leadership development'.
The conventional churches today are marred with a complex of creating 'leaders' over 'disciples'. The question is why? And why is it that churches (Bill Hybels and Willow Creek) have monster sized 'Leadership' summits yet embarrass themselves by putting world class leaders amidst church pastors?