Unauthorized Christianity

An unauthorized approach to Christianity is the theme of my blog. It is my effort to frame my faith in a way that is honest, helpful, and challenging for those that claim to be Christians, while peaking the curiosity of those that don’t. Often the issues covered here are easier to avoid, because they are sometimes polarizing and often politically incorrect–but they seem to be the things that people are always talking about behind closed doors (or I get asked about in interviews). So I seek to discuss them openly, and add a dash of humor whenever possible.

Although I have been a Christian for over 20 years, pursuing faith does not come natural to me. In fact, maintaining my devotion takes a lot of work. I did not grow up as a Christian and have never had a mentor. From faith to family to current events, I am always wrestling with whether my faith is affecting my worldview, or if my worldview is affecting my faith. Right or wrong, what I present is how arrive at these perspectives based on my experiences and understanding of my Christian faith at this stage of the game.

Also, I update the content as much as the events of my life afford me (day job, wife, 3 kids, radio interviews, writing my new book, mowing the lawn, fixing my leaky sink, etc.).

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