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January 2013

January 08, 2013

Paedophilia: Why Not?

Paedophilia. Why not? Some of you are shocked that I would even bring up the topic...

December 2012

December 28, 2012

Westboro Baptist Church a Hate Group? What’s Wrong with the Petition

I won't dignify the antics of the Westboro Baptist Church group by linking to their...

December 19, 2012

Was Jesus Born Away in a Manger at Migdal Eder?

I knew the traditional nativity scene had issues. The three wise men who likely weren't...

November 2012

November 29, 2012

Same-Sex Marriage Battle: The Consequences of Surrender

Tim Dalrymple offered an intriguing question for discussion at Patheos this week. It's timely, relevant, and, to...

November 17, 2012

How to Prepare for a Crisis: Ministry Lessons from the Chardon Shooting

We are all told to expect the unexpected. Those of us in ministry certainly know...

November 09, 2012

Election 2012: 5 Things I Don’t Understand about Christians Who Voted for Obama

"God is in control." Well, duh. I've heard this refrain reminding of God's sovereignty countless...

October 2012

October 10, 2012

Why Pastors Dared the IRS to Restrict Religious Freedom

Across the nation this past Sunday, October 8, about 1,600 pastors told the IRS to...

August 2012

August 26, 2012

You Don’t Have to Be a Christian to Cause Trouble

We've all heard the incessant reminders that Christians should be champions at turning the other...

August 14, 2012

Separation of Church and State — At a Water Park? Really?

You want to swim? Sorry. You're going to have to pay more. All you church...

August 05, 2012

Why I’ll Never Stop Singing In Your Church

You read that right. I'll never stop singing in your church. Never. I know. Shocker....

August 03, 2012

Here’s a Quick Plan for Great Worship Music in Your Church

Worship Week nears its end with our final guest post of the week on Bill in...

August 02, 2012

Who Else Wants to Be a Whistleblower in Church?

Worship Week continues here on Bill inthe Blank at Patheos with a guest post by Barbara Buzzard claiming...

August 01, 2012

Why Good Church Music Is So Hard to Find

Worship Week continues on Bill in the Blank at Patheos with a post by Keith...

July 2012

July 31, 2012

How Worship Music Destroyed Me: From Bitterness to Blessing

Worship Week continues here at Bill in the Blank with a guest post by Dustin Germain....

July 30, 2012

Worship Week: Completely Missing the Point of Worship

Worship Week begins here at Bill in the Blank with our first guest post by...

July 29, 2012

Worship Week: Opening Ceremony for Singing in Church

"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in...

July 26, 2012

Reason for Hope: A Fresh Voice in Church Planting

I've published a few posts of late pointing out problems with the evangelical church here...

July 22, 2012

Where Have All the Children Gone in Your Church?

"But where have all the children gone?" The classic film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang portrays the...

July 15, 2012

Why I’ve Stopped Singing in Your Church

I love music. Truly I do. I love to sing. But you wouldn't know it...

July 01, 2012

How to Grow Your Church for Free

Nothing is free! I can hear the critics already. I get that. You can't grow...