Commentary

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    Should Christians ONLY Read the Bible?

    Periodically, I come across fellow believers in Christ who feel that it’s wrong–or at least inadvisable–to read any book other than the Bible. I do not mean to be rude […]

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: Distinctions and Nuance Have Been Lost in the Christian Nationalism Debate (And Just about Every Other Debate Too)

    Distinctions and Nuance Have Been Lost in the Christian Nationalism Debate (And Just about Every Other Debate Too)

    Was the United States founded as a Christian nation? Were the Founding Fathers all born-again Christians? Should we, as followers of Jesus Christ, support “Christian nationalism”? Doesn’t the Bible say […]

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    Yes, Christians Can Honor Our Military Veterans

    There are some Christians in the United States who believe it is inappropriate for men and women of faith to be patriotic or to observe any patriotic holiday. In the […]

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: “I Don’t Have Time to Read the Bible.” Really? Think Again!

    “I Don’t Have Time to Read the Bible.” Really? Think Again!

    Do you believe in God? Do you believe the Bible is the word of God? You do? Great! Have you read the Bible? “Well…you see, I’m busy.” “I don’t really […]

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: Are You Going to Church Tomorrow?

    Are You Going to Church Tomorrow?

    Will you (and your family) be worshiping tomorrow (Sunday) with your church family? Do you have a church family? If not, why not? One of my all-time favorite authors and […]

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: An Open Letter to All Christians

    An Open Letter to All Christians

    To my brothers and sisters in Christ in the United States of America, I extend greetings in the name of our Lord and our Savior, Jesus Christ. And I offer […]

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: Trust God–Especially in the Valley

    Trust God–Especially in the Valley

    Are you in a valley right now? It could be a valley in your marriage or in your relationship with your child. It could be in one or more of […]

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: Disagreement is Not Abuse or Oppression

    Disagreement is Not Abuse or Oppression

    The Bible is clear that God loves the world and that God’s followers are to love everyone. And yet, the Bible — and those who believe the Bible — hold […]

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: Why Hell Must Exist

    Why Hell Must Exist

    “Do you know where you’ll go when you die?” That was the question I was taught in my youth to ask others when sharing my faith (or “witnessing”). Winning souls […]

  • Thumbnail for the post titled: If the Bible Says It, Why Doesn’t That Settle It?

    If the Bible Says It, Why Doesn’t That Settle It?

    When I was growing up, I remember hearing various preachers and teachers (I went to a Christian school) proclaim: “God says it. I believe it. That settles it.” Of course, […]