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Category Archives: Social Issues
God and the Pandemic by N.T. Wright
I recently finished God and the Pandemic by N.T. Wright, with the tagline: “A Christian reflection on the Coronavirus and its aftermath.” I highly recommend it both for Christian and non-Christian audiences. As always, Wright is a wise and biblically-informed … Continue reading
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Talking to Strangers
I just finished reading Malcolm Gladwell’s Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know. So much of this book was a revelation, especially in light of the seismic cultural shifts we’ve witnessed in the last … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, Race, Social Issues, Suicide
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That’s What I See
Two images have been seared in my mind these past few days. Both are scandalous, although for differing reasons. The image of George Floyd… …and the image of President Trump. The contrast between the two is stark. The image of … Continue reading
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My Daughter’s Thoughts
My fifteen-year-old daughter’s thoughts on what is happening in this country right now:
Posted in Blogging, Family, Race, Social Issues
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What Breaks Your Heart?
What breaks your heart? I’ve been thinking about the things that get us really incensed, the sorts of things that outrage us. In my circles, I hear a lot of outrage over things like businesses requiring patrons to wear masks. … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Disappointment, Empathy, Faith, Race, Scripture, Social Issues
Tagged Ahmaud Arbery, George Scott, Minneapolis, racism
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Scarcity and the Abundance of God
I have a confession to make: I am really struggling with a scarcity mindset right now. A few nights ago, I went out to the store to get some bread. When I got there, this is what I found: I’ve … Continue reading
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The Antidote to Contempt: Thoughts on the National Prayer Breakfast
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the National Prayer Breakfast, an annual gathering in Washington D.C. hosted by members of Congress. It was a wonderful experience and I was grateful to receive the invitation. I was especially … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, Devotional, God, Gospel, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Love Others, Politics, Scripture, Social Issues, Theology
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The Gospel According to Genesis: A God Who Creates, Part 2
The Bible begins with this universal truth: God is the Creator. Not only are we all created by God; we’re also created a particular way, for a particular purpose. According to Genesis 1:27, all humanity bears the image of God. … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Faith, God, Imago Dei, Kingdom Values, Politics, Poverty, Race, Scripture, Social Issues, Theology
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Best Books of 2019
Each year I set myself a goal to read 52 books — one per week. Most years I don’t hit the mark but I read exactly 52 books in 2018 and by the time I finish my current read, I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Baseball, Books, Church, Culture, Faith, God, Gospel, Kingdom Values, Leadership, Missiology, Philosophy, Politics, Scripture, Social Issues, Sports, Theology
Tagged Brené Brown, Brian Zahnd, Cormac McCarthy, David Bentley Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Evernote, Fleming Rutledge, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, John Mark Hicks, Jonathan Franklin, Josh Suchon, KIndle, Lee Camp, Martin Laird, Michael Eric Dyson, Michal Gorman, Nick de Semlyen, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter Scazzero, Robin DiAngelo, Ron Chernow, Salvador Alvarenga, The Brothers Karamazov
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Permanent Love: Grace in the Wilderness
Recently, my reading of the Old Testament has been greatly enhanced by John Goldingay’s excellent new translation, The First Testament. Goldingay, a well-respected Old Testament scholar, uses his Hebrew fluency to defamiliarize the ancient text for modern readers. For many readers of … Continue reading
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