Category Archives: Social Issues

Reading List for Critical Theory, Identity Politics and Social Justice

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Jason

Over the last year or two, I’ve been doing a deep study of Critical Theory and social justice. Given the near-universal acceptance of Critical Theory today, my view is bound to be very unpopular. But I have come to view … Continue reading →

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A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Jason

See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. At that … Continue reading →

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Anxious for Nothing: The Power of Choice, Part 3

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Jason

Joy It’s really easy to confuse joy and happiness. But there are actually some important differences between the two. There’s really not a lot in the Bible about happiness, which is kind of surprising given how the pursuit of happiness … Continue reading →

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Anxious for Nothing: The Power of Choice, Part 2

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Jason

One of the most frequently read passages in the Bible deals with anxiety: Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, … Continue reading →

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Anxious for Nothing: The Power of Choice, Part 1

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Jason

According to a recent study, Americans are the most anxious people in the world. Research that was conducted across fourteen different nations revealed that Americans were significantly more anxious than people living in other countries. According to Google Trends, the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Think Jesus: The Gospel according to Morgan Wallen

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Jason

There may not be a more polarizing figure on the contemporary country music landscape than Morgan Wallen. On the heels of a few highly publicized violations of COVID restrictions throughout 2020, Wallen’s star fell even further in February 2021 when … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Cross: The Passover Lamb, Part 2

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Jason

One way to think about the cross is to ask the question: What problem does the cross solve? From the very beginning, the Bible declares that our predicament is so great that only God can resolve the problem. The cross … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Cross: God’s Justice and Righteousness, Part 2

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Jason

The cross is a statement of God’s righteousness. That’s literally what Paul says in Romans 3:24-25: … the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This … Continue reading →

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2022: Moving Forward

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Jason

I really love this time of year. Let me be clear: it has nothing to do with the weather. After a couple of nights with temperatures in the 20s around here, I can’t wait for spring to arrive! No, I … Continue reading →

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Best Books 2021

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Jason

Every year I set myself a goal to read 52 books — one per week. It’s a pretty ambitious goal and most years I fall short. 2019 was a personal high mark; I actually read 62 books that year. Last … Continue reading →

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