by Westside Christian Fellowship | Jan 5, 2017 | Articles
-Shane Idleman Over the last few weeks we’ve been discussing the differences between certain religious groups. People are asking, “How do you know what religion is right? Who are you to say what is right or wrong?” I’m no one – please don’t...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Dec 11, 2016 | Articles
A Conversation With a Priest – Truth vs. Tradition -Shane Idleman I recently had the privilege of meeting a priest of a large parish in Southern California. The purpose of our conversation was to discuss the role of tradition in light of Scripture. Granted, some...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Nov 14, 2016 | Articles
Our New America – Choose Hope Not Fear -Shane Idleman This is a foreboding time for us all. Last week I was walking near our city’s boulevard in the evening when a car drove by and yelled F___ Trump!! It was a dangerous atmosphere for me and my wife. We had been...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Nov 12, 2016 | Articles
Gay Marriage – Why Are “Christians” Divided -Shane Idleman With best-selling Christian authors and popular worship leaders showing support for gay-marriage, many are left baffled and confused. These points may help us better understand the great divide: 1. The...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Nov 4, 2016 | Articles
Five Things Pastors Need to Stop Doing Immediately -Shane Idleman Pastors, we are not just cheerleaders, we are game changers. We are called to stir and to convict so that change takes place. Granted, there are many wonderful pastors and churches—I appreciate their...
by Westside Christian Fellowship | Sep 29, 2016 | Articles
-Shane Idleman – WCFAV.org I knew a pastor who instructed his worship leader to remove songs that mentioned the Holy Spirit, and another pastor who removed songs about the blood of Christ. How sad…in their zeal to avoid charismatic excesses and offensive...
