Calling a Thing a Thing
As Christians, we are to be people of the Truth. We are to people who speak truthfully, who bear truthful witness about neighbors. And part of that requires us to be willing to call a thing a thing, to call racism racism.
Time to Update Your Church’s History?
Around significant anniversaries, churches will often produce a write-up of their history. But what if we’ve left out some important details? Does your church need to reconsider the ugly parts of our history we may have left out?
Church as Family Needs Willingness, Devotion
Family was one of the most important concepts in Hebrew life. But they understood family differently from our modern idea. In Hebrew culture, identity was derived primarily from being a part of a family, of being a part of something that was bigger than an
Too Many People Think Satirical News Is Real
(The Conversation) — Over the last several months, the authors have surveyed Americans’ beliefs about dozens of high-profile political issues and discovered that many of the false stories weren’t trying to intentionally deceive readers; they came from satirical sites, and many people seemed to believe
Grandparents’ Day: An Opportunity to Share Your Faith With Family
You who are blessed to have grandchildren can use Grandparents’ Day as a day you share your Christian faith with your grandkids.
John the Baptist & Religious Liberty
While John the Baptist, the forerunner of our Messiah, often receives sustained attention during Advent, I’d like to make a case for John the religious liberty fanatic.
The Enneagram as a Protest Against One-Size-Fits-All Religion
Several years ago, I began learning about the Enneagram, which is—depending on your perspective—either the latest passing fad in personality tests or a vital tool for self-discovery and spiritual growth.
The Maddeningly Untraditional and Modern Faith of Abraham Lincoln
(RNS) — The recent re-discovery of a Bible once owned by Abraham Lincoln has renewed a longstanding debate about Lincoln’s faith and what role it played in his life and presidency. It has also reminded us how maddeningly untraditional and surprisingly modern his faith was.
Offering Thoughts, Prayers Can Make You Less Likely to Act
Many have criticized a “thoughts and prayers” response as being an empty gesture. Though offering our thoughts and prayers isn’t enough to solve the problem of gun violence, it can’t hurt, right? Actually, it can.
Just Like Political Parties, Religious Groups See Their Rivals as Extremists
(RNS) — Looking at the data from the 2018 Cooperative Congressional Election Study, if someone labels themself personally as at the edge of the political spectrum, are they more likely to place the opposing party in an extreme political position?