There is an interesting case before the Supreme Court right now that is of great interest to believers. And despite what you may have heard from both sides, it’s not an easy decision for the court. The case is relatively straightforward. A Colorado baker refused to design a cake for...
This blog was inspired by a friend and church member–and a fine human being–who is a DACA recipient. You can call them “dreamers.” I like that. Or you can call them “DACA recipients,” though that sounds overly bureaucratic. But let’s not call them aliens, which makes them sound weird and otherworldly. And...
Earth Day (April 22) isn’t normally considered a Christian holiday. I think it should be. The Bible starts off with “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Unfortunately, the Christian world has spent way too much time and energy arguing the specifics of that creation, and too...
I am often on Facebook and Twitter, and I enjoy it. (I also try and keep up with my kids and grandkids on Instagram and Snapchat, but I don’t post much there.) I use social media for fun, to communicate to people important to me, to promote my faith, beliefs,...
Dear President-Elect Trump: Congratulations on winning the presidential Election! To be honest, I was among the many Americans who were frustrated with the choice between you and Clinton. Neither one of you gave me great hope. Nevertheless, before the election, I made some commitments to the winning candidate. I want you to...
Dear Mr(s). President: I write this well before the election, because I don’t want you to think that this letter is overly personal. The things that I say and the prayer that I offer applies to you whether your name is Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. I must be honest. I have...
I admit it. I was getting cranky and frustrated—and maybe even a little bit angry—during this very strange presidential election. The lies, the filth, the innuendos, and the name-calling by the candidates were deeply disturbing to me. And the angry posts from believers (and friends) on Facebook were getting to...
It’s popular to trash talk and put down police departments and officers in America today. A few NFL players (see my previous blog) have refused to stand during the National Anthem due to perceived racism in police departments. Riots in both small and large American cities have focused their anger on the police. This growing...
Colin, I respect your right to take a stand by choosing not to stand during the National Anthem. I admire the fact that you have a social conscience and the desire to speak to the issues of our day. I recognize that we still have some serious racial divides and issues in...
I preached on Sunday, August 21, on A Christian Response to Government and Politics. In part, I taught that Christians must operate with a much higher standard than do politicians, and even the way we do politics (which is often a very dirty business) must be done according to the ethics of...
