Despite its name, the Equality Act is genuinely one of the more
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What Does the Bible Say About Freedom of Speech?
This month has seen many debates surrounding the topic of freedom of speech. Many social media platforms have suspended or banned accounts related to Donald Trump. Likewise, Amazon Web Services…
Continue readingA Christian View of Friendship
Recently, I had the opportunity to preach at my church on the Christian view of friendship, and in particular what the book of Proverbs has to say about it. Below,…
Continue readingPolitics, the Platform, and the Pulpit
As the election approaches, some churches may incorporate elements of politics, patriotism, or a discussion of voting. But is this appropriate to do in church? Should there be politics in…
Continue readingRomans 13 & When Churches Should Submit to Government
For several months, churches have undergone some kind of restrictions on corporate gathering and worship in order to slow the spread of Covid-19. These restrictions have either been implemented voluntarily at the request of state and county health officials or involuntarily through force of law. This has led to conflicts between churches and government officials over their ability to gather for corporate worship in a manner consistent with their beliefs. Many Christians and pastors are rightly wondering what the proper response is to these impositions.
Continue readingShould Christians Show Patriotism?
In recent years, people have questioned whether it is right to show patriotism, especially if one’s leader has policies or personal characteristics they vehemently disagree with. This has been especially…
Continue readingHow Should Christians Think About Critical Theory?
The term “critical theory” is probably one that few Christians are familiar with. Yet, it is something that underlies much of what we hear and observe in modern society. Social…
Continue readingHow Godly Singleness Still Honors Sexual Desire
A young man who is a friend of mine texted me a very insightful question concerning the sermon that I gave on singleness. It got so many of my creative juices flowing (as well as the fact that my answer started to become too long to text) that I decided to turn it into the blog post you see here. Below is his question as well as my response.
Continue readingResources on Race, Racism, and Racial Reconciliation
As our nation reels from the deaths of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery and the subsequent protests, riots, looting, civil unrest, and general angst, I’ve been watching and gathering various…
Continue readingLearning to Embrace the Tension Between the Finite and the Infinite
What often seems like an either/or in the finite becomes a both/and in the infinite, and what is impossible with man is possible with God. If we can learn to accept that, then I believe we can learn to embrace a peace in God which comes from resting and trusting in his infinitude.
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