Modern conservatism has always sought to dominate those who don’t agree with it.
Where the Divide Really Comes From
We can complain all we want about the political/ideological divide we’re experiencing today. But unless we name and confront those who maintain and exacerbate it for the sake of power, we can’t address it.
We can complain all we want about the political/ideological divide we’re experiencing today. But unless we name and confront those who maintain and exacerbate it for the sake of power, we can’t address it.
Opening Up One’s Heart
I vowed to keep my heart open and not hide it away for fear of having it broken again.
I vowed that I would keep my heart open and not hide it away for fear of having it broken again.
Narcissism and Insecurity
One reason politicians don’t do anything about controlling guns is that they secretly want that kind of firepower to blow away those whom they see as enemies.
One reason politicians don’t do anything about controlling guns is that they secretly want that kind of firepower to blow away those whom they see as enemies.
Mercy: A Secondary Spiritual Gift
Not everything can be experienced personally.
Not everything can be experienced personally.
Understanding Trump Supporters
Many Trump supporters don’t care to understand anyone else. That’s the reason why we have such discord in this nation.
Many Trump supporters don’t care to understand anyone else. That’s the reason why we have such discord in this nation.
What’s in a Name? Why We Can’t ‘Just Forget’ About Slavery
“Forget?” Not on your life.
“Forget?” Not on your life.
A Theology of Social Justice
Those evangelicals who refuse to accept that the Bible promotes social justice ought to consider that passage from "the weeping prophet."
Those evangelicals who refuse to accept that the Bible promotes social justice ought to consider that passage from “the weeping prophet.”
A Racist Bone in My Body
Let’s not fool ourselves into thinking that we’ve been delivered from racist thinking or that somehow it just doesn’t affect us.
Let’s not fool ourselves into thinking that we’ve been delivered from racist thinking or that somehow it just doesn’t affect us.
Feeling Abandoned
Recently I was reminded that insensitivity toward singles in the church starts early.
Recently I was reminded that insensitivity toward singles in the church starts early.
Losing Your Life for the Sake of Fear
There is no fear in love.
There is no fear in love.
Kissing Christianity Goodbye
Part of the problem , I believe, is that God demands not a moral life but a transformed one.
Part of the problem , I believe, is that God demands not a moral life but a transformed one.
Bringing Joy
"Joy is the present that life gives you as you give away your gifts." -- David Brooks
“Joy is the present that life gives you as you give away your gifts.” — David Brooks
Dancin’ the Blues
Blues dancing can at times be quite sensual. So how can I do that and still maintain integrity? One word: Boundaries.
Blues dancing can at times be quite sensual. So how can I do that and still maintain integrity? One word: Boundaries.
Heartbeat Bills and ‘A Culture of Life’
Sorry, but simply banning abortion won’t even begin to cultivate a new “culture of life.”
Sorry, but simply banning abortion won’t even begin to cultivate a new “culture of life.”
Asking a Wrong Question
What I hear from friends and and in Christian media, is that the only real persecution that takes place is against Christians. Which is not only silly but inaccurate.
What I hear from friends and and in Christian media, is that the only real persecution that takes place is against Christians. Which is not only silly but inaccurate.