Rod White's Blog, page 38

Theorists in casual Friday dress wreck evangelism

Some of my cohort were intrigued when I was aroused from my inattention last week during our final  intensive. My professor (who I like very much) was, for some reason, veering into theology. I considered it practicing outside her expertise … Continue reading →

Why is the cell valuable to you?

My core cell has been together a long time now. We sent off a cohort at one point and we absorbed part of a dispersing cell at another. But the basic core has remained together. While we have not multiplied … Continue reading →

Columba the Creative Sufferer

I’m sorry, you people who think talking about old, Celtic church folk is weird; they seem like family — and an inspiring part of the family! Especially after this weekend when so many of us did so much to represent … Continue reading →

Would God send Gandhi to hell? — redux

A couple of years ago about this time, I wrote a blog post that has been one of the most-visited I have ever written. I thought I would dust it off a bit and offer it to you again, from … Continue reading →

Why people might not care to be radical Christians: Part 2

Who are radical Christians? They may not look as wild as you might expect, or be famous for being “out there.” But, like I said last week, they will have some basic characteristics. For instance: They are devoted to being … Continue reading →

Why people might not care to be radical Christians

Who are radical Christians? They may not look as wild as you might expect, or be famous for being “out there.” But they will have some basic characteristics. For instance: They are devoted to being at the heart of the … Continue reading →

Burned-out Evangelicals and Millenials

As I was praying this morning, I realized I might be overly preoccupied with two groups of people I seem to love more than others — even though God does not show favoritism (Acts 10:34). I am very concerned with … Continue reading →

Faith in the Land of Food Glut

This past week I heard an interesting juxtaposition of comments (maybe veiled criticisms) that made me think I could understand Jesus better than I used to. One person said, “Our church is really good at Lent. But we aren’t that … Continue reading →

What DID God see in you (and in us)?

Jesus sent a man who was blind from birth to the Pool of Siloam and he came up out of the cleansing bath with his eyesight restored. We have been talking about it ever since. What we don’t usually talk … Continue reading →

Intent: Jesus Is Not Tupperware and You Don’t Sell Him.

Gwen was marveling at a Tupperware pitcher the other day. Someone gave it to us for our wedding and it is still working well. Other pitchers come and go, but the sturdy little Tupperware goes on and on — which, … Continue reading →