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Why do you think we've lost the idea of an actual kingdom (with a King, nobles who share power, and an actual realm in which the King and his nobles rule), reducing it to a religious metaphor?

For example, many people's typical vision of heaven has nothing to do with an actual kingdom -- but looks like a vaporous, mist and light throne floating on the clouds? And for that matter, "heaven" (God's home) is "up there" somewhere--remote, and only for later. Why?

So how did we lose the bibli… Continue

A friend of mine was a part of the inner leadership circle of a church where I had just been hired as a worship leader. I had just gotten the position based largely on his recommendation of me. Then I dropped the bomb. Well, not exactly -- he knew that I had had doubts about the position all along, but I was trying to "make it work."

I told him I was leaving and that it wasn't the right context for what I bring and what I was told I could bring. The leadership was tying my hands the mome… Continue

"I'm only telling you this to because I love you and care about you..." Yeah, right. Then why do I feel sucker-punched?

Accusation can come in two forms: open assault ("You really didn't handle that well." Or, "You never...." or "You always..."); or the accusation can be much more subtle. This covert assault usually begins with a line of questioning designed to expose your faults and bolster the other person's perspective.

When the conversation's over, you're left with the distinct impr… Continue

Here's a quote from a missional church leader I have a great deal of respect for. However, notice his self-description: Is it biblical?...meaning, is it a true and accurate description of his identity in Christ?

I consider myself as the most miserable of all human beings, covered with sores, foul, and guilty of all sorts of crimes committed against my King; moved by sincere remorse I confess all my sins to him. I ask him pardon and abandon myself into his hands so he can do with me as… Continue