Politicians Attempt to Manipulate the Church’s Message

Posted by on Jul 13, 2011 in Politics | 5 comments I don’t blog about politics often mainly because it doesn’t directly relate to church planting and secondly because someone always gets made.  But I’m making an exception today.  The IRS is very clear that the churches are not allowed to attempt to influence legislation or support candidates.  A church can lose their status as a 501c3 if they do.  Senator Dick Durbin of...
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Money is our Idol and Stewardship is Our Repentance

Posted by on Jul 1, 2011 in Church Planting, Fundraising, Politics | 0 comments Our country is in a big economic mess and many churches are following close behind.  Unemployment is high, the debt ceiling is being raised, states can’t pay their bills, home values are way down, etc.  It’s depressing.  But according to Will Cain of CNN, the number that matters is our debt to GDP ratio.  GDP is the Gross Domestic Product.  It represents the total dollar value of...
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God Isn’t a Member of the Tea Party

Posted by on Sep 20, 2010 in Missional, Politics | 13 comments I enjoy politics, not because I think it changes the world for good, but because it is entertaining.  I have really enjoyed the tea party phenomenon.  I love the idea of the commoner bucking the system and saying enough is enough.  Despite your party affiliation, you have to love the distinctly American attitude behind the tea party.  It’s part of what has historically made our country...
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The Church and Health Care

Posted by on Mar 22, 2010 in Politics | 5 comments Yesterday the House passed the most sweeping (and expensive) changes to the country in my lifetime.  I’ve noticed among many conservative Christians a passionate desire to see this bill voted down.  Many have become more upset over health care than traditional Christian political issues such as the definition of marriage and abortion.  This passion communicates a root fear and...
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Why the Health Care System is Broken

Posted by on Jul 2, 2009 in Politics | 1 comment Disclaimer: I know very little about the inner workings about the health care system.  This perspective is completely from a consumer experience. Two years ago I took out a new health insurance policy.  I have a health saving account (HSA) in combination with an emergency health insurance policy.  Here’s how it works.  I pay a much smaller premium but the first $2500 of medical expenses...
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