Formation
When it comes to sex, language matters.
Parents and the church should be leading the way in conversations about sex, creating safe places for discussion so truth can root down in the hearts of the next generation. Silence is not an option.
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On Fences and Wells
There are two approaches to the spiritual life that have remarkably different outcomes: fence building and well digging. I don’t know if there is a theological shift that is more important for our day and age than this one.
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Where does Pulpit Rock Church stand on the Bible?
Recently someone asked Thomas where Pulpit Rock Church stood on the Bible. He thought it was good conversation, worth sharing with you.
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Lead with Welcome
What would happen if Pulpit Rock was the most unexpectedly welcoming place in Colorado Springs? Where everyone – regardless of who they are or where they’ve come from – is welcomed in their humanity, their dignity, and their worth?
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Less Religion. More Jesus.
This summer both my wife and I realized that for far too long we have hated religion more than we have loved Jesus. Like Moses, I’ve wanted to right the wrongs of the world with my fists. But there is a Jesus to love that is much stronger than my hate.
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The Problem with Church (Definitively Explained) … And How to Fix it in 3 Easy Steps.
It seems like literally every week someone is releasing a new book, hosting a conference or posting an angry blog that basically says “I know what is wrong with church, and I know how to fix it.” Could it be, perhaps, that the only thing that needs to be “fixed” about church is the way we view it?
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Ice Cream or Monsters?
Presenting an either/or option of Heaven or Hell to our kids does not serve them well, nor does it serve the love and gospel of Jesus well. Our walk with Jesus is a journey. We choose to lead our kids to a place where they can see where that journey begins and what meaning it holds, so they can choose for themselves to take that first step.
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The problem with calling sin “sin” (and some alternatives).
You may have noticed that people don’t really like it when we talk about sin. I wanted to offer a few thoughts and truths that God is using to shape me on this issue. Especially as I consider our voice to the world around us.
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Mission Trip Selfies
No form of summer social media sharing is more common than the mission trip selfie. But these types of photos often bring up questions of motivation and heart. Jonathan shares his thoughts on selfies and Pulpit Rock’s approach to short term mission trips.
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