When we recognize that we are created beings—an essential part of understanding our identity—we can engage in essential worship of God. You know, I grieve a culture that teaches critical race theory or says I have some “white privilege” of which I must repent or kneel or wear like a scarlet letter “W”, as I […]
What do COVID-19, Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s recent passing, and President Trump’s being admitted to Walter Reed “out of an abundance of caution” have in common? They all point to one plank in the theology I hold dear.It’s summed up in Isaiah 5:5-9. “I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from […]
In his “I Have Dream” speech, Reverend Martin Luther King said “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today!” I can only imagine […]
Jesus warned us. “Watch out that you are not deceived” (Luke 21:8). Wake up, Christian. Who are you following? Who is it torching buildings and throwing frozen water bottles at the heads of police and passersby? Who is it drop-kicking toddlers, punching the unsuspecting elderly with their walkers, assassinating political rivals point blank and in […]
Have you ever thought about how much death and violence could be prevented in recent days if someone had just embraced the actions of obedience to God-given authorities in every realm of their lives? A police officer pulls someone over. Hands on the wheel. Yes, sir. Do you have a weapon? Yes, sir, I have […]
It is hard to talk about essentials without acknowledging that our faith in God’s existence and our assurance of His activity…not passivity…in our lives matters. This is essential for us because it’s impossible to please God without it. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Scripture tells us that “Without faith it […]
We’re in the thick of election season. (Wow, Barb, I hadn’t noticed. Maybe I should log onto Twitter and see what people think and then count how many awful things people can say to one another.) It’d be easy to want to tune it all out. But it would have to be for the rest […]
Hey, are any besides me still trying to regain their bearings in a post-COVID world? Many of you are dealing with the same types of restrictions, having the same types of thoughts, and what I really want to know is what people think of masks and hydroxychloroquine. (Just joking of the “really want” part.) Opinions […]
The coronavirus has devastated businesses- large and small- which are core to the US and global economies. Everyone has felt the pain on a consumption level. We cannot shop like we once did, and for some, that means panic and hoarding. Some people have been insulated from pain on their income earning–for example, hedge fund […]
For the first time in around 2000 years of the Christian Church, our holiest days were spent with church doors closed. Lights off. Nobody there. Let that sink in. Many churches still haven’t opened on account of coronavirus. This should not be the case ever again. There are lessons to be learned if we’re to […]
