Politics
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Two pieces in Christianity Today caught my eye because they took opposite sides in what to do about being called “evangelical.” Read more
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In a time when character has not even been the conversation when it comes to politics and solving big issues, Mitt Romney has put it on full display as a senator and leader. He leaves the Senate after one term and is talking honestly about what we’ve known all along: the GOP has become the… Read more
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We’ve replaced Christianity and other clearly defined religions with the hologram of politics. Within so many white Christian contexts (“right” or “left”) we simply want to “worship” with people who think like us… politically. (We call it “theologically,” but let’s be real.) David French raises the warning yet again in this piece. We don’t just… Read more
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I am making my way through the Old Testament and have come to the end of 2 Kings. In Chapter 22-23 there is the story of Josiah, who became king of Judah when he was only 8 years old. When he was 18, he issued an order that the Temple be restored. In the cleaning… Read more
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There is a passage in Joshua where the Israelites are preparing to surround Jericho and Joshua sees a vision of man standing in front of him with a sword in his hand. He asks the man, “Are you with the enemy or with us?” Read more
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The Religion of American Greatness by Paul D Palmer is one I am adding to my “year in books.” I just listened to it on Audible and WOW! Palmer gets at the heart of Christian Nationalism and calls it out. He digs into the deep roots of our American problem. It is a clear call… Read more
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What I’ve felt for awhile David French articulates so well. Whereas the far left sees America as irredeemably racist, the far right sees America as irredeemably woke. All of the institutions of American life are “captured” by the left—from the academy, to corporate America, to the military, to pop culture. Even our churches and religious… Read more
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This episode is worth your time. “Evangelical” Christians once complained about the power and overreach of government. The “solution” they present today? Take control of the government and make everyone else submit. This episode covers that and SO much more. Read more
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“…when it comes to American politics, Trump has discipled the church far more than the church has discipled Trump.” — David French. More HERE. Many millions of Republicans aren’t just Republicans on Election Day, they’re Republicans every day. And Donald Trump placed every-day Republicans in a constant dilemma. Did you point it out when he… Read more
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How in the world can you come to a place of despising Tim Keller? Keller pastored Redeemer Presbyterian in New York for decades. His engagement with an agnostic culture drew me in as I learned how to truly engage people who were skeptical of Christianity. His approach was life-changing to me. If there were “disagreements”… Read more
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