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religion is a relationship

When Religion IS a Relationship

What if religion is a relationship? To make the claim, that Christianity is a religion – and not just a relationship with Christ, is very countercultural in today’s world. Subversive even. Everywhere we look we are confronted with slogans which assert that, “Christianity isn’t a religion – it’s a relationship with God.” We are told that, “Religion kills, but Jesus saves.”  And…

The Art of Becoming a Child

We have all heard about the art of manliness. But what about the art of becoming a child? As a father of three boys I consider it my solemn duty to turn my three children into men. When you hear the word “men” in your head, hear it as if John Wayne or Clint Eastwood were saying it: low, gravelly, hard,…

AFFL #005 A Pilgrimage to Rome

Join us as we talk about a recent road trip to Boise Idaho, a four car pile-up in a carwash, the invention of podcasting, and some big forest fires near us. We also review the movie Ragamuffin, talk about Rich Mullins, and discuss the importance of “feeling” close to God. Head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and give us a…