Vacuous prayers for Ukraine
U.S. church pronouncements about international affairs often are detached, anodyne, and sometimes surreal.
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If you didn't get to say goodbye
When one has not had the opportunity to say goodbye, the acceptance of loss is more difficult. Harder still is the final last which is marred by harsh words, unspoken love, and bitter regret.
You can't make history unless you're born
Black History Month teaches us this truth: anytime anyone denies the humanity of another human being, discrimination and death always follow. Women’s History Month should teach us this: You can’t make history unless you’re born.
Ask Chuck: Single and ready to buy a house
I’m single and have saved enough money to buy a house and have a sizable emergency fund for any surprise repairs. Do you consider this a good time to enter the real estate market?
What it truly means to be God's disciple
Watching the TV images of thousands of displaced Ukrainians running for safety is another heartwrenching sign of the chaos in our world today. For myself, I know God is walking me through a season of learning what it truly means to be His disciple.
Military observations of the Russian invasion
Having served in mechanized, light (including Ranger Training) infantry, with operational deployments over a 30-year infantry officer career, I would like to offer the following observations about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Did Judas Iscariot go to Hell?
Yes, Judas hid it well from the eyes of men, but he couldn’t hide his sin from the eyes of God. Neither can we hide any sin from His morally perfect eyes. That’s why the short life of Judas should be a lifelong lesson not to follow in his steps.
7 steps churches can take to fight domestic violence
Families are supposed to be filled with love, mutual respect, and peace. Domestic violence represents the absolute opposite of a loving family, and it is imperative that the church continues to declare there is no room for domestic violence.
Should Christians always be winsome?
Yes, kindness and gentleness are fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23), and they should define how we live. But this does not mean we can only do and say things that immediately make people happy. The words we use with the broken and outcast may well be different from those we use with the liar, the wicked, or the abuser in the midst of their abuse.
Christians, don't buy investment products based on a religious shame sell
The premise behind attacking people for not screening stocks is the same as that assumed by Jesus’ critics in Mark 7. It is a form of legalism which monetizes religious guilt.
