There is a question that I have been struggling with for a long time, and maybe someone can impart some wisdom to me on the subject. Brace yourself, because it’s one of those big, hairy questions. What is our purpose? Why are we here? Now I know there are some people who can speak … Continue reading The Purpose of Man?
Easy Salvation?
I wonder if we [the church] have fallen into the trap of making salvation too easy. Is it possible that in the rush to fill pews [and perhaps offering baskets] we have lowered the bar for becoming a Christian to a dangerous level? Is it possible that we have begun to preach an easy form … Continue reading Easy Salvation?
I think I Want to be a Priest?
Recently, I heard someone say to a group of Christian men that we should all be “priests of our homes”. I wasn’t sure what they meant by that, but I involuntarily shuttered at the thought. The first thing that came to mind was the story I heard preached about the ritual of the Jewish high … Continue reading I think I Want to be a Priest?
The First Step
Things in the world are bad and they seem to be getting worse every day. In my hometown, Gary, Indiana, they arrested a guy for killing a lady and he confessed to killing several more people. People in Chicago are probably secretly relieved that this has overshadowed all the news about shootings in the Windy … Continue reading The First Step
The Source of Our Problems
Things in the world are bad, and thoughtful people often ask why. We look at certain communities and ask why conditions are so dire. Why so much violence and killing? Why such poverty? What can be done about it? The issues are complex. It seems obvious that poverty plays a major part in the problem. … Continue reading The Source of Our Problems
Overcoming Evil
I try not to watch the (bad) news on television at night. In the morning, once I’ve seen the weather and traffic reports, I used to switch the TV channel to ESPN to watch Sportscenter. But now, thanks to dumb athletes, that’s no longer safe. Social media (I’m a Facebook guy) is a cesspool of … Continue reading Overcoming Evil
Confession of a Church Hopper
I've been a member of 6 churches in my 22 years of Christian life. I'm not necessarily proud of that, but it's a fact. In these 6 churches, I've served in a variety of capacities, mostly leadership, but never as the guy with my name on the sign. In each case I was looking for … Continue reading Confession of a Church Hopper
“I ain’t your mama!!”
It has been commonplace to hear a lot of whining from men on Father’s Day about it being a second-class holiday. We compare it to the extravagant appreciation that’s doled out on Mother’s Day. On Mother’s Day there are cards given to everyone who has ever patted a kid on the head. Any woman who … Continue reading “I ain’t your mama!!”
What my father taught me
One year ago today, my father, Charles Hunter, passed into eternity. I’m not sure what to call this day. In fact I wasn’t even sure how to feel today. It doesn’t seem right to be overly emotional about it – that’s not how he and my mom raised me. I went through the day without … Continue reading What my father taught me
Christmas Cheer!
While perusing Facebook this morning I ran across pictures of various children gleefully playing with their Christmas presents. There were also pictures of Christmas trees almost suffocating from the mounds of festively-wrapped gifts underneath. And there were dozens of comments from family and friends and acquaintances wishing me and mine a “Very Merry Christmas!”. Some … Continue reading Christmas Cheer!
