One of the most quoted of Jesus’ sound bites is his statement that no one can serve two masters (Matthew 6:24). In the immediate context, he was referring to allegiance to God, and wealth. The …
SCOTUS, July 4th, and The Kingdom of Heaven
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What does “Christian” look like?
In a time when being Christian is increasingly at odds with being a part of the culture around us, it is important for those of us who represent Jesus (and perhaps for those who know us?) to have a …
Playing the hand we are dealt: Thoughts on Dolezal and Jenner.
(This post is, in part, a follow up to my previous post, “Love, Truth, GroupSpeak and Jenner”.) I find myself a bit amused—and more than a bit bemused—by public reaction to the Rachel Dolezal …
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Love, Truth, GroupSpeak and Jenner
If you live in the U.S. and you haven’t been unconscious the last week, you have heard more about Bruce Jenner’s “transformation” into “Caitlyn”. Interestingly, this isn’t a new thing. I remember a …
Christians and Racism
In the last month Americans have had to face the reality that racism and racial tension are not just history in the U.S. With the events that have gained attention come protests, arguments, unending …