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The Hidden Map Behind Every Culture War
You have probably been in this conversation before. You’re talking with a friend, a family member, or a stranger online about something you both care deeply about like sexuality, justice, parenting, politics, or faith. No matter what you say, no … Continue reading
What’s Good About Pro-Abortion Arguments
I am unapologetically pro-life. You should be too. Every human life is precious at every stage, from womb to tomb. Because we are made in the image of the glorious God, every person possesses unshakable worth and is owed life, … Continue reading
Don’t Waste Words on Liars & Loudmouths
I’ve been in my fair share of debates, online, in classrooms, around the dinner table. Sometimes, the conversation is a genuine attempt to learn, to push toward truth. These are fun and enlightening. Other times, it’s clear someone is just … Continue reading
Violence Isn’t Random: Understanding the Power of Words and Ideas
The recent death of Charlie Kirk has sent me into a tailspin of emotion and deep reflection. From reflection, I believe there is an important note that needs be said out loud. When we look honestly at political violence in … Continue reading
How Should Christians Think About War?
As violence continues in the Israel-Hamas conflict, it provides an opportunity to ask, “How should Christians think about war?” and look for our answers not from emotions, opinions, convenience, or culture, but Scripture. When thinking about life’s biggest questions, God … Continue reading
What Jean Calvin & Modern Secularists Have in Common
Secular progessivism is looking much more like a religion than a movement nowadays. Each passing day provides more and more evidence that the separation of church and state applies only to organized religions and not the religion of secular liberal … Continue reading
How Ought a Christian Behave in 2020?
Americans are living in a fairly chaotic and volatile time. Our two political parties have never seemed so polarized. Many see the government’s actions in response to the virus as either too weak and insufficient or way too strong and … Continue reading
A Christian’s Politics
What should a Christian’s politics look like? Though there’s much to say, I found this thought from Jonathan Leeman a good and necessary place to start. Christian’s politics always begins with Jesus. He’s the King of kings and Lord of … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Donald Trump Discusses His Favorite Books of the Bible. LOL city. “Numbers & Deuteronomy: NO ONE has more respect for the Mosaic Law than me. I have never once broken it.” Roman Catholics & the Bible. One (among several) important difference … Continue reading
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The Saturdays Post(s)
10 Resolutions for Mental Health. John Piper with a great list. I appreciated #10 a lot. “I shall bet my life on the assumption that this world is not idiotic, neither run by an absentee landlord, but that today, this … Continue reading
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