by Mike Melia | May 6, 2025 | Christian Theology and Doctrine, Spiritual Discernment
In recent years, a growing movement called progressive Christianity has gained traction in churches, books, podcasts, and social media spaces. On the surface, it might sound like a fresh way to follow Jesus in today’s world, but under the surface, it often teaches...
by Mike Melia | Apr 18, 2025 | Spiritual Discernment
Last night, I attended a Holy Thursday service where a female bishop delivered the message. At one point, she said:“I didn’t understand… how Jesus could invite and welcome those people to His table.” It wasn’t immediately clear who she meant. At first, I thought she...
by Mike Melia | Apr 12, 2025 | Spiritual Discernment
It’s no secret that false teachers exist, and Scripture is clear that they must be confronted (2 Peter 2:1; Jude 3-4). In fact, calling out false doctrine is one of the responsibilities of those who contend for the faith. But as this important task becomes...
by Mike Melia | Apr 6, 2025 | Spiritual Discernment
I went to our church’s “Bunny Breakfast” recently. It’s one of those yearly events where people show up for pancakes, the Easter Bunny appears, and there’s an Easter egg hunt afterward. On the surface, it seems like a lighthearted community event, but it left me...
