Us vs. Them
Racism is immoral. It’s the antithesis of the teaching of Scripture. It’s socially unacceptable. And it’s just incorrect. There is simply no basis in fact for believing one race is inferior to...
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Absolute Offense
Our culture no longer believes in moral absolutes. Everyone decides for themselves what’s right or wrong. This leads to a major social problem. A shared moral compass plays an important role in a...
Outrage
Though it isn’t the kind of thing I typically deal with here, I want to address a cultural issue, outrage. It’s everywhere in our culture. And it’s not a coincidence. It’s by design. There are a lot...
I Refuse...
I became involved as a volunteer with Compassion International around 1990. Around that time, about 40,000 children died each day from preventable causes, such as lack of clean drinking water, proper...
Disclaimers that Aren't in Bible
Disclaimers. You know, that fine print that tells us why something doesn’t mean what it says. They seem to be everywhere. They explain that your phone’s “unlimited” data plan isn’t really unlimited....
Syrian Refugees and the Heart of American Christians
I’m concerned, and frankly ashamed, by what the Syrian refugee crisis is revealing about the heart of American Christians. Let me start by saying that I have a lot of Facebook friends with different...
Do You Believe in a God who Thinks Like You?
Many people believe in a God who thinks just like they do. They believe in a God who likes the same things they like, disapproves of the same people they disapprove of, tolerates what they tolerate,...
Getting to the Root: Are People Basically Good?
Are people basically good? It’s a simple question, but the way you answer it has a profound impact on how you view the world. It drives conclusions about how society should be organized, including...
Getting to the Root of Our Differences
Our culture is divided. Very divided. Abortion, guns, drugs, sex, gay marriage, health care, minimum wage, the appropriate size and role of government, and much more. About the only thing we can agree...
Fighting the Culture War Like Jesus
Recent events started me thinking about culture wars. How, exactly, should we go about changing our culture? I believe the best place to look for guidance is the Bible. So, do you remember that time...