Mike Winger, Bethel, and Cover Ups A lot of people are talking about a recent video by Mike Winger, in which he raises serious allegations regarding prophetic ministry, abuse of power, and institutional cover-ups—particularly involving Shawn Bolz and leaders connected to Bethel. Winger alleges that Shawn Bolz was deceptive (pretending to give prophetic words that…
Reasons Why I Don’t Use Soap
People have all kinds of excuses when it comes to not going to church or not believing in Jesus. What would it sound like if people used those same excuses for other things? REASONS WHY I DON’T USE SOAP: Because I was forced to use soap in childhood. Those who use soap are hypocrites, they…
The Million Dollar Challenge!
“I’d really love to pray more,” he said to me, “but I just don’t have the time!” Many of us have heard – or said – something similar to the above statement. It seems to be a common excuse for the prayerless life. However, I firmly believe that it’s not that we don’t have…
The Bible and Civil Disobedience
The Bible and Civil Disobedience Should Christians disobey the government? And if so, how should they go about it? Those are big questions and not so straightforward to answer. Some would say the Bible always states submission to the governing authorities. Others suggest that the Bible gives many examples of people disobeying the government. For…
Masks, Mandates…and the Mission of God
There has been a lot of frustration recently over the imposition of various restrictions due to the Coronavirus. Masks, vaccines, quarantines, social distancing, limitations on gatherings, canceled sporting events and the list goes on. All this and more have created anxiety, fear, frustration, and a longing to just get on with life. I get it,…
Covid and Christians, part 2: What Should We Be Doing?
In my initial post I talked about the need to speak truth, as well as to keep our credibility as witnesses by focusing on Jesus rather than theories. But during times like these, isn’t there more that we are to do? In this (thankfully shorter) post, I’ll offer 4 practical and Biblical things we are to do.…
Covid, Christians and Conspiracy Theories, part 1
During this Covid crisis there’s been a rise of conspiracy theory type posts spread by Christians. I understand some of the reasons behind it. These are strange times – most of us have never lived through a pandemic of world-wide proportions – and, as movement is limited, there’s also a growing fear that other things…
On Diapers and Good Deeds
It always amazes me how many diapers we go through each month with our baby. Thankfully though, we’ve been through this routine before and I know that one day he’ll grow out of them. He’ll go on to maturity: he’ll start to feed himself, dress himself, and make his own bed (well…maybe not that one!)…
WWJD (What Would Jordan Do)? Reflections on the Spiritual Disciplines
A while ago it was vogue in Christian circles to ask WWJD: What Would Jesus Do? But it got a little over-hyped and largely under-practiced (which often happens) and has since received its fair share of criticism. While I agree that asking WWJD is biblical – Jesus, after all, told his followers to follow him – I…
Getting to know the Great One
Wayne Gretzky (“The Great One”) retired years ago, but he’s still a legend when it comes to hockey. He holds or shares over 60 NHL records including most goals, most points, and most assists. One of my favorite stats of his is “most goals for one season” – he comes in first at 92 goals (’81-’82)…