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What Did Jesus Mean by Render unto Caesar?
When asked about paying taxes to the Roman government, Jesus responded by saying, "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's." (Matthew 22:21, KJV). What did He mean? And what lessons does this teaching represent for us today?
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On this Fourth of July, Put Your Hope in the Lord
Though I am grateful for the United States, I am mindful on this Fourth of July that many people, in the course of this nation’s history, have been hurt or […]
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How the Statue Controversy Points to Jesus
It began with calls to remove statues to Confederate generals and politicians. It soon expanded to include statues and memorials to Christopher Columbus, America's Founding Fathers, Union generals, and post-Civil War U.S. Presidents. Many Americans wonder: What's next? And that very question leads us to perhaps one of the greatest moments for evangelism in American history.
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America Needs Healing
Never in my lifetime has the United States of America been in the midst of such turmoil, unrest, uncertainty, and pain as is the case now. America needs healing.
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Leave No One Behind (and that includes George Floyd)
Yesterday was the funeral for George Floyd, and it led me to think of part of the Soldier's Creed I learned many years ago at Ft. Benning, Georgia: "I will never leave a fallen comrade." We must purpose together as a nation not to leave behind our own citizens -- people like George Floyd.
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A Psalm for God’s People (Psalm 34)
We live in difficult and challenging times, and many people are scared, angry, confused, frustrated, and in despair. It is a good time to reflect on and meditate on God’s […]
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Beware of the New Age: Why Christians Should be Wary
Spirituality is hot in American culture today, whereas "religion" is held with suspicion -- if not, derision. What should people of faith make of this?
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What Does the Bible Say About Racism?
All people of faith (and frankly people who may not be part of a faith group or tradition) must unite against racism.
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Marcus Borg’s Convictions Fell Short of Biblical Orthodoxy: My Review of one of Marcus Borg’s Most Popular Books
What does a Bible-believing conservative Christian read if that person wishes to better understand "progressive Christianity"? The answer I received from one of my theologically more liberal friends was to read Convictions: How I Learned What Matters Most by Marcus Borg. Here's my review.
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Jesus Really Did Rise From the Dead: Why The Resurrection of Christ is Important
Did Jesus actually rise from the dead in a literal sense? Many in the progressive (i.e., liberal) Christian community say "no." They argue that Jesus' resurrection was spiritual, not material. In taking this view, these progressive Christians find themselves at odds with the Apostle Paul.
