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Last week, we used tips from the game of dodgeball to help us consider how to avoid Copycat Christianity. But what should you do if you realize you’ve been “hit” and find yourself merely copying the faith and thinking of your favorite podcasted pastor rather than copying the way of Jesus?

Have you ever made a photocopy of a photocopy? The result is usually far from impressive. And yet, that is exactly how some Christians (and perhaps even you) live out their faith. Read more to learn the dangers of “copycat Christianity.”

by Erin Bird Okay, okay… I admit the headline of this post is over-the-top. Because in all honesty, following Jesus can’t be reduced to just some “four-step […]

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, possibly one of the greatest preachers who ever lived (other than Jesus!), said “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to […]

by Erin Bird Happy New Year! (One day early!) 😉 For many people, the New Year is seen as an opportunity to make a […]

This past Sunday, we kicked off a two-week series called “Acorn Theology.” (Click here to listen to Week 1). In the first message, I talked […]

By Erin Bird This weekend, America celebrates Independence Day. If you are a follower of Jesus, you can celebrate another type of independence – […]

School’s done, temperatures are creeping up, the sun is out later in the evening, and the neighbors are finally emerging from hibernation. It must […]

If I could, I would make you read the Bible every day. Yes, 7 days in a row. Why? Because it is through the Scriptures […]