A study of American history readily reveals an Independent Spirit. A nation born with a maverick spirit nurtures the same. I can trace mine back to childhood. I was eight or so before I gave voice to my desire. Overhearing my parents discussing their wills and my guardianship, I emphatically ...
Read More »The Ministry of Reconciliation
Conflicts are part of life–that is a truth to which everyone can verify. That Christ left us with the ministry of reconciliation testifies to a competing truth: Our God is all about relationships. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on ...
Read More »The Politics of Evil
My last article questioned the value of issuing an order of protection. The nine murders of those attending a Bible study last week are evidence that the enemy penetrates the human heart. We are all at risk and in need of protection. We can label it a hate crime or ...
Read More »Prayer–The Power for Charleston
Evil assaulted the Church this week in Charleston, SC. While social media erupted with compassion, and political bandwagons rolled out, #prayforcharleston trended to the top of the charts. Far fewer realize they missed the opening ceremonies at this most recent battleground. It is not coincidental that there was a day ...
Read More »Christian Clubs Face Discrimination
” ‘These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgement in your courts,’ declares the LORD.” Zechariah 8:16 (NIV) Though it is a well-known fact that Christian clubs and groups face discrimination, it is not unusual to hear of ...
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