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Category Archives: Social Issues
The Demands of Critical Social Theory (Wokism)
I’ve been thinking about the recent spate of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses and airports and highways / bridges across the country. As always, opinions about such events are wide and varied. It seems to me that the commentary reveals … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Israel, Politics, Social Issues, Terrorism
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How We Grow: Generosity and Goodness
Generosity is living with a large heart, about having a heart that’s open and responsive to others. In the words of the song we just sang, it’s about giving yourself away. Not just talking about your finances. That’s such a … Continue reading
How We Grow: Grace
Last week we noted that we don’t grow very much from doing many things one or two times. No, we grow from doing a few things many times. That’s a key to practicing the spiritual disciplines. We have to engage … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God, Kingdom Values, Politics, Spiritual Disciplines
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Judge? Good News?
A little extra thought here. How is it good news that Jesus is the judge of the living and the dead? It’s actually good news for those who have suffered, those who have experienced oppression. Look at what Simon Peter … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Eschatology, God, Gospel, Hope, Jesus, Scripture, Social Issues, Theology
Tagged bible, Faith, God, Jesus, jesus-christ
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Best Books of 2023
Each year, I set myself a goal of reading one book per week. It’s an ambitious goal and I rarely ever hit the mark. This year I’m finishing with a total of 45 books read. But given the hectic pace … Continue reading
The Five Love Languages: Receiving Gifts, Part 2
The Bible tells us that God is the best gift-giver. James 1:17, Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. God’s gifts are good … Continue reading
Posted in Blessings, Christmas, COVID-19, Culture, Devotional, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Love Others, Scripture
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Holy Confrontation: Guilt
When God called Moses out of the burning bush, He told him to go back to Egypt, to confront Pharaoh and to demand that he set the Israelites free from slavery. Exodus 3:10, “Come, I will send you to Pharaoh … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Devotional, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Repentance, Scripture
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A Sign of the Times?
A few days ago, it was reported that Amy Grant and Vince Gill were going to host a same-sex wedding for a family member on their farm. I came across this news on Twitter when Franklin Graham made the following … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Culture, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Obedience, Politics, Repentance, Scripture, Social Issues, Theology
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Best Books of 2022
This time of year, I always post about the best books I’ve read over the last twelve months. I set myself a goal to read 52 books a year — one per week. It’s an ambitious goal and I rarely … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Books, Cash, Culture, Discipleship, Faith, Football, Gospel, Kingdom Values, Music, Scripture, Social Issues, Spiritual Disciplines, Sports, Theology
Tagged Alisa Childers, Arthur C. Brooks, Bono, Carl Trueman, Chuck Klosterman, Cynical Theories, Helen Pluckrose, James Clear, Jeff Benedict, Johnny Cash, Josh Chatraw, Richard Beck, Steve Young, Telling a Better Story, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Tyler Kepner, Voddie Baucham
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Reading List for Critical Theory, Identity Politics and Social Justice
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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