A piece of the transcript from last Tuesday night’s Town Hall Meeting in Flint, Michigan. Nothing is doctored. It’s Donald Trump’s word-for-word response to one of the questions he was asked from the audience. A man named Isaiah: “And my question to you, sir, is what do you see as the major threats to the …
King Saul and Donald Trump: A Comparison
[You’re so very welcome to share your thoughts, but please read the post before rushing a response to the title.] Give us a king! We don't care what it costs. About a thousand years before Jesus, the Israelites adamantly pled for a king so they could “be like other nations and have someone to fight …
The Prescription for Christian Myopia (Part 2 of 2)
“You can be involved in politics, but it’s not everything. If your side loses, God is still sovereign and in control. The world may be a mess, but God’s future is coming. If your side wins, you can be humble and gracious—there’s a bigger picture at stake.” Joshua Ryan Butler We’re talking about how shortsighted …
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The Prescription for Christian Myopia (Part 1 of 2)
I’m a tad bit nearsighted, otherwise known as myopic. I can see close up, but recognizing faces from a distance or reading freeway signs early enough to take an unfamiliar exit can be difficult if not dangerous. I guess I could slow down, but that’s out of the question. Many Christ followers have a similar …
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A Lamentable Debate
I’ve been waiting for the right words (at least ones righter than my first impression) to respond intelligently to the recent presidential debate and the nuclear fallout since. If I only get one word, “pitiful” comes to mind. Russell Moore did much better: “When we ask, ‘Is this the best we can do?’ we actually …
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