Here I have linked to (and mirrored) articles written by people other than me. These are articles that have either changed the way I think or which I have simply found to be profound. I can't say I agree with every single word that's written in these articles, but, for the most part, they meet with my approval.

The links point the the original source of the document, and sometimes websites disappear or change, causing the links to break. If any of the article links don't work, then try clicking on the mirror link instead.

What did Jesus mean when he said "The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit."? David Yeubanks is right on the money as he describes the resoning for using this verse as his website's tagline..

An insightful article discussing one of the many Christians taboos: alcohol.

Another taboo subject -- tattoos -- is discussed by the Christian Tattoo Association. (I'm as surprised as you are that such an association exists)

An exhaustive article dealing with the practice of speaking in tongues. Translated from French.

A very long (approx. 25,000 words) document on what church should be, according to what's been recorded in the New Testament. I haven't finished reading through it all, but from what I have read I can say that this should be essential reading for anyone involved in institutional Christianity.

A compelling article touching on many issues regarding the institutional church.

Tithing is something that is greatly misunderstood in the church today. Mr. Anderson has written a great article about this issue.

An insightful look into the styles and practices of worship in the New Testaments, contrasted with some glimpsed of Old Testament worship.

A commentary on the state of the church in the form of a Greek dialogue.

A series of studies discussing the concept of "church". The study is broken up into two halves with several parts to each half:

1. The Apostles' Tradition - The Heart of the Matter!
1. Part 1 - The Forgotten Commands
2. Part 2 - A Thoroughly Biblical Church
3. Part 3 - Church is Family
4. Part 4 - What the Bible Says!
5. Part 5 - What the Experts Say!
2. The Traditions of the Early Church Fathers - The Heart of the Problem!
1. Part 1 - Will the Bad Guys Please Stand Up?
2. Part 2 - The Foundational Error!
3. Part 3 - The Great Baptism Fiasco!
4. Part 4 - A Summation!

Here is an interesting letter the author wrote in response to a critic.

Some thoughts from an ex-pastor about church growth.

A great article about the "Christian" nation of the United States. I think everyone in the U.S. should read this.