Brian Proffit's thoughts along the way
In March 2009, Sojourners (a group of “Christians for justice and peace”) released A Covenant For Civility, an attempt to get Christians everywhere to commit to a more gracious level of interaction with others—especially those with whom we might disagree. Many prominent leaders have signed the covenant. Saturday one of them backed out. Dr. George [...]
We’re learning a lot about the Hutaree, a group of vigilantes in the northern Midwest that styled themselves a “Christian militia.” Among other things, we’ve learned that there is nothing Christian about their statements, plans, or actions. Nine members of this group were arrested and charged with “seditious conspiracy,” or plotting to wage war against [...]
From my article as Denver Christianity Examiner. Senior U.S. District Court Judge Barbara Crabb, of the District Court in Madison, Wisconsin, ruled yesterday that the National Day of Prayer created by Congress in 1952 and reaffirmed by them in 1988 is unconstitutional. In a confusing ruling, Crabb wrote that government involvement in prayer may be [...]
In a rare and admirable moment when respect overpowered politics, the Oklahoma state senate passed a resolution Tuesday honoring the life and legacy of pastor Billie Joe Daugherty, who died last year of lymphoma. The state house of representatives and senate passed concurrent bills containing language you don’t ordinarily find in congressional documents: Reverend Daugherty [...]
Reprinted from my article as Denver Christianity Examiner Jennifer Knapp was wildly popular at the beginning of this decade—including a Grammy nomination in 2002—and then suddenly fell off the radar. Speculation ran rampant… was she just burned out, dealing with personal issues, exhausted, gay… She revealed in an interview with Christianity Today that the answer [...]
Normally my book reviews only appear in Smart Ministry. But for those of you who don’t yet receive that free ministry insights newsletter, I thought I’d include one here. I don’t like chick flicks. I tell you that up front so you won’t think I’m just one of those really sensitive guys that enjoys a [...]
The issue of Smart Ministry that went out this week includes my conversation with John Bevere, the internationally known speaker, author, and TV host. John is a Pentecostal, and the discussion surrounded the fact that he does not teach “name it and claim it.” He talked about the importance of holiness as a prerequisite—something I’ve [...]
As you all know, this is the first time I’ve posted something like this and it’s probably the last. But this is a great deal… The New Living Translation Break Through to Clarity Bible Contest and Giveaway Visit www.facebook.com/NewLivingTranslation and click on the tab that says “Sweepstakes” Fill out a simple form, take a quick [...]
Vision doesn’t change. Plans change constantly. Your vision is your overall goal. Your plans are your flexible means–changing to reflect new realities and new knowledge–to get you there. Suppose you have a vision to launch a new campus. You decide to do so in a movie theater. It would be a significant mistake to tell [...]
As if discussions of religion weren’t dangerous enough, I’m going to take on further risk by addressing dogs and cats. Yes, they both have their fans and lovers, and more power to you. But I think we can agree that in general there are some differences in their behaviors. Dogs are happy to see you. [...]
