There is a paralyzing confusion plaguing many Christians about God’s desire for government. Many believers expect political leadership to worsen and think nothing can be done about it except to hold on to what we have until Christ returns. Some Christians consider corrupt government a latent blessing because it often ...
Read More »Power and Money, and The Politics of Personal Responsibility
Perhaps I am naive, but I have been a steadfast supporter of “the system”, believing that, ultimately, our government, “of the people, by the people, and for the people”, is a righteous endeavor begun by our nation’s founding fathers. I believe it started out that way. Sure, there were those ...
Read More »Where’s The Common Ground?
‘Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.’ Colossians 3:13 (NIV) Unrest seems to be just about everywhere today. People are stirred up about their particular causes and many go further than necessary to promote them. Others don’t ...
Read More »Our Meddling God
“You planted a lot, but you harvested little. You eat, but you’re never full. You drink, but you’re still thirsty. You wear clothing, but you never have enough to keep you warm. You spend money as fast as you earn it.” This is what the Lord of Armies says: “Carefully ...
Read More »Which Party does God Support?
Which Party does God Support? These days it seems our nation (and many Christians) is more polarized than ever. So, one may wonder, whose side is God on, anyway? Democrats claim to be for the little people, the poor, and the disenfranchised. They like to spend lots of taxpayer dollars ...
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