The Jazz Theologian

Chad Holtz lost his job because he struggles with hell.  What did he do for a living? He was a pastor. Marrow Chapel in Henderson, North Carolina, dismissed him not because he doesn’t believe in hell but because he struggles with the concept.  Here are Pastor Holtz’s own words: “I think justice comes and judgment…

Rose Mapendo’s last name means great love.  She is a compelling example of a life lived out of the cross of Christ.  Watch the video and listen to the interview to find out why. Listen to NPR interview with Rose Mapendo.

Jesus wept.  It’s the shortest verse in the Bible.  The thing is, Jesus wept more than once. The first time Christ cried was at the death of his friend Lazarus. “Jesus wept.  Then the Jews said, ‘See how he loved him.'” (Jn. 11.35-36) Jesus weeps over people.  Those who have lost loved ones and the…

Knowing Jesus By Heart: Imitation (Pastor Robert Gelinas) from Colorado Community Church on Vimeo.

I believe in God.   I’ve given my life to him and hope, pray and work so that others will too.  That said, in the new book that I’m writing, there is a section with my best argument against the existence of God.  I’ll share it with you in a later post. I’m curious about…

As I’ve told you about in the past (see here and here), I’m starting a new venture called,  The Sankofa Institute   a one-of-a-kind Christian Institute for African-American leaders The institute began taking applications in January and is now full. However, you can still get on the waiting list in case a spot opens up.…

Knowing Jesus By Heart: Part 1 (Pastor Robert Gelinas) from Colorado Community Church on Vimeo.

It’s not so funny in real life.   A womanizing bachelor with deep psychological issues makes for a good sitcom but a sobering reality show.  For years we have made the shenanigans of Two and a Half Men’s, pleasure seeking alcolholic “Charlie” into a top TV show.  However, to see what that kind of life…

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