Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures…Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Ps. 90:10,12) Many years ago, while on a prayer retreat in a mountain cabin I was reflecting on my life thus far. I thought about the number of years that had elapsed …
Disappointed, Disillusioned, but not Discouraged
If you know me, you’re not surprised to hear that I’m terribly disappointed by the outcome of the presidential election. The only positive I’ve been able to take from it so far is the blessing of a smooth and civil transition of power and avoiding another January 6. I was braced for the possibility of …
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Is God Really on Donald Trump’s Side?
After the prosperity preachers laid their hands on Trump in prayer and political support at the Evangelicals for Trump rally January 3, 2020, he said this: “I really do believe we have God on our side. I believe that.” As you know, there are a lot of Christians who believe it too. Just last week, …
My Love-Hate Relationship with Donald Trump
I love him for two reasons. One, he’s been stamped with the same imprint of God’s image that all humans share. And two, he’s beloved and paid for by the God who stamped him. I pray for him regularly that he will tap into that image and discover the love behind it that put it …
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Who’s Poisoning Who?
Warning: This post contains some harsh words which may be suitable for some who call themselves Evangelicals. The share of those who say they think undocumented immigrants are "poisoning the blood" of the U.S. (Survey of 5,352 U.S. adults conducted Aug. 16 to Sept. 4, 2024 by the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute) To all non-Christians, …
