Culture
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When Cities Burn, What Should Christians Do?
As I write this, parts of Los Angeles are burning, and protests are breaking out across the nation in response to ICE-related tensions. Sadly, in our polarized times, such incendiary […]
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Watch Your Language (Guest Post by Bob Hudson)
The following is a guest post from Bob Hudson, a dear member of the church I serve and someone who has been a major blessing in my life. Bob just […]
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From ‘Respect Your Elders’ to ‘Okay, Boomer’–America’s Humility Crisis
There are still cultures and countries in the world that respect older generations. Increasingly, the United States of America isn’t one of them. And that’s a tragic shame. When I […]
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We Need Moderation in American Politics
Today is the anniversary of the inauguration of our nation’s first president, at least the first person to be president after the ratification of our current Constitution. George Washington was […]
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How Should Christians Reflect on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution?
This weekend is Holy Weekend — where we remember the crucifixion and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. That is my main focus as a Christian and as a pastor. […]
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How Should Christians Feel About AI?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is arguably the most significant (and potentially disruptive) new technology since Gutenberg’s printing press. It is certainly as disruptive as the car, the airplane, radio, television, and […]
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Living For God’s Glory: Lessons from I Peter 4:7-11 (KJV)
The apostle Peter wrote his first letter to Christians living in a world that didn’t understand them, and often opposed them. These early believers in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) were […]
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God is in Control–Never Doubt That!
Earlier this week, I read a provocative piece from John Pavlovitz, a former youth pastor turned progressive writer. That piece, “No, Christians, God is Not in Control” essentially argues that […]
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Should Your Church Be Judged by Its Sermons on Current Events? A Response to John Pavovlitz
Should churches speak out on what’s happening in the news? If so, how often? And who decides? These questions have been around for a while and they were evident in […]
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A Leader Without Mercy is a Tragedy
It’s not enough for leaders to be right. Leaders must also be sensitive. Leaders shouldn’t just stand for truth. They should be men and women of mercy. That’s my contention […]
