A Reflection on The Journey in St. Louis as Mark Driscoll’s Mars Hill Seattle Raged

Four years ago I received an email from a covenant member of The Journey in St. Louis, Missouri. It was a personal reflection on being inside The Journey as the Mars Hill scandal in Seattle dragged on. This member explained to me the similarities in church governance between Mars Hill Seattle and The Journey in … Continue reading A Reflection on The Journey in St. Louis as Mark Driscoll’s Mars Hill Seattle Raged

Darrin Patrick Who Founded The Journey in St. Louis, Missouri has Died of an Apparent Gunshot Wound. Considering the Issue of Suicide Among Evangelical Pastors

Darrin Patrick who has founded The Journey in St. Louis, Missouri has died of a gunshot wound. This post chronicles the story and also writes about evangelical pastors and suicide and states that the stigma against mental health treatment needs to end.  “Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which … Continue reading Darrin Patrick Who Founded The Journey in St. Louis, Missouri has Died of an Apparent Gunshot Wound. Considering the Issue of Suicide Among Evangelical Pastors

Preserving Some of the Social Media on Twitter Regarding Darrin Patrick’s Alleged Suicide

This post is preserving the social media on Twitter that discusses or reflects on Darrin Patrick's apparent suicide. This post is aimed at documenting what people are saying in this sad loss of life. “When people kill themselves, they think they’re ending the pain, but all they’re doing is passing it on to those they … Continue reading Preserving Some of the Social Media on Twitter Regarding Darrin Patrick’s Alleged Suicide

Guest Post: Van Rue Formerly of Mark Driscoll’s Mars Hill in Seattle on Shepherding Theology. Looking at Membership Covenants and Church Discipline

A guest post by Van Rue in the Seattle, Washington area that explores the problem of shepherding theology in the context of membership covenants and church discipline. This looks at these abusive problems, which are substantial issues in evangelical Christianity today.  "We will never find joy in church membership when we are constantly seeking things … Continue reading Guest Post: Van Rue Formerly of Mark Driscoll’s Mars Hill in Seattle on Shepherding Theology. Looking at Membership Covenants and Church Discipline

What The Wondering Eagle Appreciates and Respects About Neo-Calvinism

The Wondering Eagle is critical of the Neo-Calvinist movement in many forms. However, there are certain areas where the Neo-Calvinist movement shines and does well. From addressing racism, having a broader and more global definition of the church to having a healthier take an alcohol. Today's post is a reflection on the segments of Neo-Calvinism … Continue reading What The Wondering Eagle Appreciates and Respects About Neo-Calvinism

I am Morpheus. Do you want to Know Truth? Will you Choose the Blue or the Red Pill? Are you Prepared to Know How Deep the Rabbit Hole Goes?

As we start 2018 a scene from the classic movie The Matrix is how the year will be kicked off. If you are looking for truth you will find it here. You have two options before you...the blue pill that will allow you to return to your Pollyanna view of Evangelical Christianity. Or the red … Continue reading I am Morpheus. Do you want to Know Truth? Will you Choose the Blue or the Red Pill? Are you Prepared to Know How Deep the Rabbit Hole Goes?