Category Archives: Social Issues

eBook on Cancel Culture

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Jason

One of the more disturbing trends we’ve seen of late is the rise of what has been labeled our “cancel culture.” It’s a manipulation tool utilized by both the right and the left to suppress free speech. Anyone who dissents … Continue reading →

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Politics: The Ideology of Idolatry

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Jason

I’m convinced that the great idolatry for many of us is our deep commitment to our political ideology. The past few months have been difficult for all of us. I’ve taken to saying things like, “We’re all playing hurt,” and … Continue reading →

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God and the Pandemic by N.T. Wright

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Jason

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

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Jason

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 →

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That’s What I See

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Jason

[Edited June 2021] Below is a post I originally wrote in early June 2020. This post was my attempt to capture some of what I was thinking and feeling during those days. A fellow Christian recently approached me to discuss … Continue reading →

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My Daughter’s Thoughts

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Jason

My fifteen-year-old daughter’s thoughts on what is happening in this country right now:

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What Breaks Your Heart?

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Jason

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 →

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Scarcity and the Abundance of God

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Jason

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

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Jason

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 →

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The Gospel According to Genesis: A God Who Creates, Part 2

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Jason

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 →

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