I’ve believed and said for quite some time that spiritual revival was coming. And with the recent outpouring of support for the “Black Lives Matter” movement, five years old but renewed with the death of George Floyd last month in Minneapolis, that time may be at hand. If that sounds crazy, consider that revival…
Losing Control
Under the pressures of political mayhem, racial injustice, and a global pandemic, the religious right's moral decay problems are showing more than ever.
Under the pressures of economic instability, political mayhem, racial injustice, and a global pandemic, the religious right’s moral decay problems are showing more than ever.
Trump — the Antichrist?
Whether he is or not, we have been leading our lives in denial of both God's warnings and the realities of deep corruption.
Whether he is or not, we have been leading our lives in denial of both God’s warnings and the realities of deep corruption.
An Unrequited Love
It has dawned on me recently that, for all the talk about Trump supporting Christians, he doesn’t respect us — at all.
It has dawned on me recently that, for all the talk about Trump supporting Christians, he doesn’t respect us — at all.
One Difference Between 9/11 and COVID-19
Why aren’t people rallying around Trump the way they did around Bush immediately after 9/11? The better question is, however, why would they do so?
Why aren’t people rallying around Trump the way they did around Bush immediately after 9/11? The better question is, however, why would they do so?
A Prophecy Against Donald J. Trump
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
It’s Not Just ‘the Economy,’ Sweetheart
Demanding that the economy open up thus isn’t “pro-life,” as many like to call themselves.
Demanding that the economy open up thus isn’t “pro-life,” as many like to call themselves.
Message Through the Coronavirus
Many on the Christian right believe the virus is a message from God; but what message is He sending?
Many on the Christian right believe the virus is a message from God; but what message is He sending?
Kirk Franklin – Speaking Out
Kirk Franklin has apparently struck a nerve.
Kirk Franklin has apparently struck a nerve.
A Trick of the Devil
A truth that often escapes us: The enemy knows the scripture better than any of us.
A truth that often escapes us: The enemy knows the scripture better than any of us.
The Lack of ‘Soul Care’ and Grace of God
Think of it as "grace on tap".
Think of it as “grace on tap”.
Shelving the ‘Golden Rule’
You simply don't ignore the essential tenets of religion in order to maintain a veneer of piety for the sake of power.
You simply don’t ignore the essential tenets of religion in order to maintain a veneer of piety for the sake of power.
The Codependency of Christian Trump Supporters
The vast majority of evangelical Christians who support President Donald Trump seem to have this delusion that he will suddenly turn into a strong Christian leader who will wipe the "enemies of God" from this nation — this despite his womanizing, abuse of workers, stiffing of contractors, ignorance of basic scriptural principles and lack of humility and remorse.
The vast majority of evangelical Christians who support President Donald Trump seem to have this delusion that he will suddenly turn into a strong Christian leader who will wipe the “enemies of God” from this nation — this despite his womanizing, abuse of workers, stiffing of contractors, ignorance of basic scriptural principles and lack of humility and remorse.
Helping Someone Feel ‘Safe’
“I feel safe with you.”
“I feel safe with you.”
It’s a Gift, Not an Entitlement
I began to understand something I had not considered before: A relationship with a woman was and is a gift, neither earned nor something to which I was entitled
I began to understand something I had not considered before: A relationship with a woman was and is a gift, neither earned nor something to which I was entitled
Meeting His Match
Scandals begin when a leader doesn't want to be accountable to anyone else.
Scandals begin when a leader doesn’t want to be accountable to anyone else.