Author Archives: Ron Amundson

A recurrent theme by some Christians, is that the church can take care of the poor, and that it would be more compassionate and efficiency if they did rather than the govt. Certain Matthew 25 is pretty hard core that … Continue reading →

“No real Christian would do that” seems to be a common Christian apologetic to what Breivik did. Most assuredly his actions were exceedingly evil… but whether he is a Christian or not is another story. If we believe the words … Continue reading →

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever getteth his Christology right enough shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” is what a friend said the other day when we were having a … Continue reading →

On the spreading of God’s word and the parable of the sower. Some bits from some sermons. If the Sower is walking the hard packed road, is not the fertile soil farthest away, farthest away from the Sower and most … Continue reading →

Kenda Dean presents 10 characteristics of a healthy youth ministry, and the tenth one was called safe space… Its fascinating in that Jesus pretty much ripped safety out of the practices of 2000 years ago by upending tribal ingroup/loyalty, authority/hierarchy, … Continue reading →

In todays world, Acts 2:36-40 would pose a serious organizing and logistics problem… back then, it would be even more of a challenge. Lets roll on the text. 36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made … Continue reading →

I’ve been following the twitter stream on and off tonight, and responses of Christians are all over the place. So much so, an outsider could well think that Christians have widely differing scriptures, rather than the same Bible. Big picture … Continue reading →

Lyman Beecher was a Presbyterian pastor, and is known for his leadership in the 2nd great awakening. Much of what he said concerning the church and state going way back to the late 1800′s has many parallels today, especially so … Continue reading →

There is a problem with the parable of the mustard seed. Matthew 13:31-32 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is … Continue reading →