The Power of We: Q Commons Encourages Hospitality Across Dividing Lines

Later that night, I texted my friend to apologize. I had not listened to her to understand, but rather to share my opinion and dismantle hers. I was out with old friends that I hadn’t seen in a long time. One friend and I began discussing a certain author’s theology. I was concerned that my friend found the author’s thinking to be compelling. I was apprehensive that she didn’t understand the implications of the author’s teachings. The discussion became a debate between friends, then a more pointed dismantling of the other’s opinion. We reached an impasse right as it was […]

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Refugees and the Gospel: A Call for More…from Everybody

When it comes to refugees, I would be surprised if you didn’t have a strong opinion. Maybe you are calling for a removal of the temporary ban on refugees, including those from Muslim countries. Or maybe you think a temporary ban on refugees from the seven Muslim countries is necessary for our country’s safety. Both the “let them in now” and “temporary ban” positions, even in more nuanced forms, are short-sighted. The “let them in now” position sees Old Testament scripture as a reflection of the heart of God. (enter “sojourner” into an online Bible search). This voice says we should […]

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Uncovering the Truth That Walked Among Us

  As part of the church plant team at New City Fellowship, Ozzie and I often go to Hollywood Beach to share the Gospel with people as they stroll down the Broadwalk. Using an engaging story, Ozzie unpacks how Jesus’ death on the cross pays the moral debt that people owe God, which gets them talking about their own spiritual beliefs. I’ve gone with Ozzie several times and heard a lot of different beliefs. What strikes me more than what people believe is how they believe. People now care less about whether their beliefs correspond to reality, and many do […]

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