I want to use this post to try to do a “check in” about my spiritual life. I need to … More
Category: About Jesus
Worshiping vs Following
There is a difference between worshiping Jesus and actually doing what he told us to do. I remember the documentary … More
The Fundemental Differences Between Evangelical and Progressive Christians
Before I get started talking about those who proclaim the Progressive Christian mantel I thought it would be best to … More
Jesus Was A Socialist
It’s been pretty obvious to me since I seriously spent four years reading the words of Jesus that his teaching … More
Doubts are seldom allowed In The Church…
I know from personal experiences that saying you doubt something in your church can get you in some pretty serious … More
The Church Needs Shame…
Of course, everything I say here at RedLetterLiving is my opinion, but sometimes it seems particularly necessary to make that … More
The Words of Jesus
November 12, 2009 I found an interesting book a while back by Phyllis Tickle entitled “The Words of Jesus”. Phyllis … More
If Grace Is True – Revisit #2
This is the second of three revisits to my initial posts on a book that changed my spiritual view of … More
It’s Time For DIVORCE… Or at least another separation
January 17, 2021 There is so much of the Old Testament that still drives many versions of Christianity, especially among … More
If Grace Is True – Revisit #1
I realize that the vast majority of viewers here at RedLetterLiving read the daily post but seldom go into the … More
Doing God’s Will
One of the things I have probably struggled with the most is the difference between the Old Testament God and … More
I Kinda Miss Being An Evangelical
Given what I post here the title above probably sounds like sacrilege to you. But in many ways being an … More
The Biggest Selling Point
What the main selling point for religious institutions? What gets them in the door? Is it a place where they … More
The Public Body…
Last week I gave you a catch-up on where I have journeyed in my spiritual life for the last six … More
My Spiritual Journey
I thought that since it has been six years since I seriously posted here, I would use this post as … More
Take Back The Church Of Jesus
In case you haven’t visited here before I want to let you know that there are now 39,000+ versions of … More
A “Follower Of Jesus” Apology for MAGA Christians.
I want to use the post as my official apology to the world for Evangelical Christians. I know that won’t … More
The Philosophy of Religion
When I decided I wanted to study the philosophy of religion I had no idea what I had bitten off! … More
Some Mainline Thoughts on Progressive Christianity
I”m still not really in the camp with Progressive Christianity. Maybe I should just stick to the phrase “follower of … More
What Does Being A Progressive Christian Mean?
I am not one to haphazardly join or agree with an organization without first being certain I know what they … More
The Christian Label
In order to be called ‘Swiss cheese,” you must have so many holes per cubic inch. In order for a … More
Jesus and Violence…
“In a world swimming in violence, in a land where “messiah” meant militancy, Jesus never acts violently. Whenever violence is … More
Not Taking Jesus Seriously….
The church frustrates me. I was once asked by a wealthy church what they could do to help end homelessness. … More
The Image of God….
When St. Augustine wrote On the Trinity, he tried to work out a conundrum. He wanted to figure out how … More
Reflections…
There are some folks who would say they are Christian, but they are looking less and less like Jesus. And … More
Fear Your Fellow Man….
Jesus clearly told us again and again to love your fellow-man. As a matter of fact he said all the … More
Theological Certainty…..
Jesus Avoided Theological Certainty Within the New Testament, the people Jesus seemingly condemns the strongest — and most frequently — … More
Studying The Bible….
Despite his having written an entire biography of Paul in Acts, Luke seems to be curiously unaware of Paul’s life … More
Willing To Change….
Be Willing to Change: I don’t expect to fully understand God by the time I’m done with middle school, high school, … More
Hating the Poor but Loving Jesus?
“Americans react to the poor with disgust,” said Susan Fiske, professor of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University and … More
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