Christian economics places inflation blame where it belongs, on government
Biden and Warren should blame record setting inflation today on the Fed’s monetary policies and supply chain disruptions from COVID.
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Who’s That? The Sacred Act of Naming
Contributing writer Sarah Blackwell reflects on knowing and using names as a spiritual practice. Calling people by name can bond us to each other, create community, acknowledge the worth of each person, and share part of our story.
How Martin Luther King Jr. inspired this boy growing up with racial wounds
This quote from Martin Luther King Jr. has truly marked my life. As a young boy, I incurred all kinds of wounds related to racism. Because I grew up in a racially diverse family, I never fell comfortably into any one racial category in the eyes of others.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A celebration of the arc of progressive redemption in America
To the self-evident truth of all people having equal value, King added an equally timeless truth, that people should not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
Bob Saget, Norm Macdonald, Betty White and the afterlife
Death is something we all think about almost every day — some more than others. We should think deeply about death, but more importantly, the afterlife.
Thoughts on Australia’s decision to deport tennis star Novak Djokovic
So, the world’s number-one ranked tennis player, in pursuit of another title that would have pushed him ahead of his revered colleagues Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, should be banned from playing in Australia lest his potential victory encourage others not to get vaccinated or wear a mask. Really?
Deconstructing and losing faith by reading the Bible
It makes sense then, as comedian and magician Penn Jillette says: “Reading the Bible is the fast track to atheism.” But is this true that the Bible is not the “good book” and if you really read it, you will find things you never knew before and end up rejecting your faith?
The problem of moral evil: Calvinism vs. Molinism
I finally got a chance to watch the Calvinism vs. Molinism debate between Dr. James White and Dr. William Lane Craig where each tackled the problem of moral evil from their theological position. Moderated by Justin Brierley during his Unbelievable broadcast, the discussion was a good opportunity to hear points of view straight from the horse’s mouth on a difficult subject.
When Jesus isn't enough, nothing is
Believer, check your heart with the Lord. If you are asking for a mentor (or anything else, really), ask yourself, why? Ask yourself, are you at a place where if the Lord said, “No” you will still believe you’ve gained in this life simply because you have Him?
The strange fate of 'Hamilton' and 'Harry Potter'
Years ago, when teaching at seminary, I used to tell the students that moral relevance in the modern world was a cruel and fickle mistress. However much Christians accommodated themselves to her demands, sooner or later she would want more. Christian morality and the morality of the world simply could not be reconciled in the long term.
