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Stop Being Such a Christian

Celebrate

August 23, 2020 • Daniel Knutson

The purpose of this series was never to exclude, but instead understand how to include. Because Christianity has had a centuries old branding problem, the church has looked less and less inviting to those on the outside. But it was never to be that way.

Working It Out

August 16, 2020 • Daniel Knutson

When we leverage anything other than love, we lose our leverage. So, what does love require of you?

Loopholes

August 9, 2020 • Daniel Knutson

We hate it others get away with stuff on http://technicalities...but we love loopholes that benefit us, and "Christians" can be the most blatant abusers. But what is the expectation of a disciple following Jesus?

Angry Birds

August 2, 2020 • Daniel Knutson

Jesus said that the outward sign of what we believe would be the way we love each other. But who is that love for and what does a love like that stir in the hearts who experience it?

When Gracie Meets Truthie

July 26, 2020 • Daniel Knutson

We are his body, so we must embody "grace" and "truth". There's a tension. Resolve it, and you lose something.

Showing Up

July 19, 2020 • Daniel Knutson

While the term "Christian" is ambiguous, disciple is not. Today we take on the challenge of a world where, instead of seeking more "Christians", the disciples start showing up.

Insiders vs Outsiders

July 12, 2020

When holding to a standard, it matters who that standard applies to. The church has done a poor job of applying standards to itself (hypocrisy) and over-applied standards to the world that don't even apply. Learn more from today's continuing conversation about why you might need to "Stop Being Such a Christian".

Quitters

July 5, 2020 • Michael Curl

The label "Christian" gets coupled and associated with all kinds of things it shouldn't. Fashion, trends, politics, and even violence are just some of the things people think of when they hear "Christian". It's so broadly defined, that "Christian" has almost know meaning. But the label was never the point, and what Jesus set in motion had a crystal clear definition, and "Christian" wasn't in it. Welcome to week 2 of Stop Being Such a Christian.

Brand Recognition

June 28, 2020 • Daniel Knutson

We know what Nike, or Apple, or Canadian, or comedian is. They are either brands or labels that are clearly defined and evoke clear images. What about "Christian". Redefined, misdefined, and used to insult, the term "Christian" has morphed many times over the centuries. The thing http://is...the early church didn't even call themselves "Christians". Today let's explore a term that is more accurate, more clearly defined, and more challenging!