The Lion Is Better than the Elephant and Donkey. But in What Way?

Some think a picture is worth a thousand words. Others aren’t so sure. So, to accommodate both kinds of people, here’s both: first, a picture, and then a (couple) thousand […]
Just Turn the TV Off? Reflections on the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremonies

July 30, 2024 “Just turn the TV off!” That’s the advice Whoopi Goldberg gave in response to Christians outraged by the apparent depiction during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony of […]
4 Reflections on the Attempted Trump Assassination

July 15, 2024 Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally in an unsuccessful assassination attempt. As I watched history in the making, I was […]
Beyond the Headlines: Recognizing the Faithful Shepherds

The recent news that Robert Morris, pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, was involved in a serious offense against a twelve-year-old girl over thirty years ago is exceptionally troubling. […]
What Does Our Faith Teach That Our Society Needs?

Christianity emerged in a world vastly different from the values espoused by followers of Christ. Slavery was assumed to be a necessary part of a functioning society, and slaves could […]
The Most Interesting Insult I’ve Heard in a Presidential Debate

June 28, 2024 The earliest election cycle I can remember was Bush VS Clinton in 1992. I wasn’t watching politics yet when Lloyd Bentsen said to Dan Quayle, “You’re no […]
Preaching That Engages the Skeptic: What? (Part 2)

Skepticism about Christianity is on the rise. That’s why we need to engage the skeptic in our preaching. The skeptic isn’t just “out there”; he or she is sitting in […]
What’s the Difference Between a ‘Convicted Felon’ and a ‘Political Prisoner’?

May 31, 2024 In C.S. Lewis’s children’s book The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the main characters are sailing on a mission of rescue and adventure when they think they […]