How often do you read or hear a contemporary story that highlights a problemor an absurdity and think to yourself that Christianity is the solution –obviously? For me it used to be occasionally but now it’s every day and all Read more…
What is “Woke?” We hear about it incessantly. Some hate woke-ness. Some wear the label with pride. But it seems that for many the label is a sort of “I know it when I see it” kind of thing. Are Read more…
Everyone knows that inflation is going to destroy the dollar. Does that “everyone knows” phrase give you heartburn? It does for me because when “everyone knows” something about the future, it’s usually wrong. Positioning oneself for something that’s not going Read more…
With a Friend… Friend: Gosh, I’m really looking forward to seeing you. Me: Yeah, me too. It’s been ages. See you at the restaurant on Monday. Friend: Great. Oh, by the way, you’re vaccinated, right? Me: No. Is that a Read more…
For some time I’ve been wanting to respond to John Piper’s article: “A Reason to Be Vaccinated: Freedom”. I’ve put it off over and over because I find it a very difficult piece to write. Not because it’s a challenge; Read more…
One of the fruits of understanding Reformed Protestant theology is the adoption of a generational view of the future. It’s a long view – one that expects our progeny to inherit our goods, our society, and our ethic. A long Read more…
Here in December 2021 there are signs posted everywhere looking for workers. Restaurants, welding companies, hospitals, warehouses – you name it, they’re looking for someone to work. Even those businesses who have staff are amazed at the casualness with which Read more…
Last year, I posted the testimony of a former southern slave on my Facebook timeline, at a time when Joel McDurmon’s “The Problem of Slavery in Christian America” book was making its rounds. The fruit of his book, as I Read more…
This year I turned 65. All of a sudden those T-shirts that say “Growing old got here faster than I expected” start to resonate. I find myself the oldest person in many rooms I walk into. Working around the house Read more…