Star Trek teaches the American evangelical church about the addictive nature of power.
Tag: repentance
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Introducing “View from the Pews” – Part 2
An attempt to pierce the echo chamber of church leadership and the ivory tower of theologians by providing a view from an ordinary pew-sitter. Wrapping up with an article on spiritual abuse by Mike Cosper and one on orthopathy by Tish Harrison Warren.
![A small bug with a red head, black thorax, six red legs, and outsized black antennae clings to the petals of a pink flower. The background is blurred strips of green and grey.](https://www.whyhavewefasted.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/101_1410_hq-850x637.jpg)
Introducing “View from the Pews” – Part 1
An attempt to pierce the echo chamber of church leadership and the ivory tower of theologians by providing a view from an ordinary pew-sitter. Starting with some articles on church leadership by Glenn Packiam and Ike Miller, and a post by Tim Keller on megachurches.
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Precision of Language – Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Forgiveness and reconciliation are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing, especially in the context of a body of believers.
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Let’s Do Better, Church
Miscellaneous thoughts for how we as a church can do better when proclaiming the gospel message.
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Echoes of the Gospel – Repentance and Regret
Reflections on regret and repentance, as prompted by an essay from Daniel H. Pink.
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Prayer of Repentance
A prayer of repentance for the church.