Seven Cs for marriage on Valentine's Day and everyday
Although candy and cards have their place, the Seven “Cs” are what keep a marital relationship healthy on a consistent basis.
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Refusing the King’s Food
Daniel knew the danger of refusing an order from the king. But Daniel knew he must do what's right, regardless of the social pressures or the political consequences.
Mr. Rogers and his good book
Mr Rogers, the television host played by Oscar nominee Tom Hanks, wanted children to be his neighbors Commonly unappreciated are the deep Biblical dimensions of this seemingly simple hope
Faith in an Age of Elmer Gantrys
On a recent road trip, I listened to Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis. I’d heard the lead character, Elmer Gantry, used as an insult about fraudulent clergy, Soon I heard something that almost caused me to swerve off the highway.
God Is Sovereign
One of the challenges followers of God experience is that, although God is sovereign, God sometimes allows things to occur that we do not understand, and life may not go the way we envisioned. But even amid those realities, God is still in control.
The Acquittal
The leader stood condemned. He had acted unlawfully. He had tried to undermine the government. He had been caught. The testimony was clear, the evidence overwhelming. The only thing left was to offer punishment. But the politician bringing the verdict at the trial couldn’t do it. Political expediency demanded he act carefully. The facts didn’t matter as much as maintaining power.
When Our Churches Resemble the Iowa Caucuses
Next week, “voting” will finally begin in the 2020 presidential election. I put voting in quote marks because it’s hard to call what happens in Iowa a vote. And having observed in person such, uh, let’s call it “candidate picking,” I also wonder if serves as a good reminder about not getting stuck on bad traditions.
Look who's spreading blood libel lies
The blood libel is one of the most hateful and destructive lies launched against the Jewish people over the centuries
The Trees of Auschwitz
During a visit in September to Auschwitz, the beauty of the place haunted me. Rows of trees popped up between the brick buildings. It looked so quaint. So normal. So not grotesque. So not evil.
The biblical answer for evil and suffering
I believe the Bible gives us understanding in this area, even if the explanations are sometimes difficult to accept
