The Resilient Faith of the Ukrainian Church
Shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022, Pastor Dmitry of the Word of Life Church in Melitopol, a city in southeastern Ukraine, woke up to Russian military SUVs parked outside his house. Soldiers rushed in and seized his computers, interrogated his family, and arrested him. They accused him of being a spy and held […]
Remembering Ronald Reagan’s 1984 Electoral Triumph
He was an aging incumbent president who had just been drubbed in the midterms by the opposing party. The country was combating inflation and facing interest-rate hikes. His popularity, dipping into the 30s the year before his campaign for a second term, made a lot of his political handlers nervous about his reelection. And in his first debate with his opponent, a populist former […]
A Courageous Choice By An Accidental President
Fifty years ago, America was riveted by a controversial pardon. But unlike President Joe Biden’s self-serving exoneration of his son Hunter Biden, this pardon actually served the nation. It was a decision made by an accidental chief executive. Gerald Ford never wanted to be president. He aspired, instead, to be speaker of the House and was working […]
5 Postures For the Post-Election Season
Pundits and pollsters say this election may be one of the closest elections in American history. It’s good and healthy that Christians are engaging as they seek to help shape the policies that affect the flourishing our neighbors. But what should our posture be as the people of God when it’s all over? How do […]
Democracy For Thee and Not For Me
In the wake of the series of rulings handed down by the Supreme Court in recent years, including decisions on religious liberty, affirmative action, abortion, presidential immunity, and student loans, Democrats and many in the media have renewed their push for “court reform.” The language being deployed by many is that the originalist Supreme Court majority is […]
Faithful Christianity In A Tribal Age
A recent article in The Wall Street Journal highlighted the growing polarity among Americans as we head down the home stretch of a strange and divisive Presidential election. According a recent Pew survey, there has been a sharp uptick in mutual disdain among self-identified Republicans and Democrats since 2016. Yet the same survey also shows over 50% […]
A Tragic Endorsement By A Beloved Athlete
Stephen Curry, the superstar who has led the Golden State Warriors to four NBA championships, just might be the best shooter in pro basketball history. His style of play has revolutionized the game, spawning a generation of players who shoot long three-point shots with a super quick release. His work ethic and dedication to the […]
Curriculum Battle In Texas
The usual suspects are up in arms over a proposed public school curriculum in Texas. “Bible-infused curriculum sparks Texas-sized controversy over Christianity in the classroom” reads the breathless headline from one education publication. From the ominous reports, one would think that classrooms in the Lone Star State were being converted into Sunday schools. One Democratic state representative […]
The Protestant Argument
Growing up as a Separatist Baptist, I knew we were Protestant, but didn’t always know why, except to say that we weren’t Catholic. It wasn’t until my college and seminary years where, after studying Church history and immersing myself in Reformation theology, I came to appreciate and love the Protestant tradition. It’s that word “tradition” […]
More Dangerous Than Ever
Prominent atheist Richard Dawkins shocked the world a few months ago with a declaration that he is a “cultural Christian.” This provoked scoffing at his desire to enjoy the fruits of Christianity without believing the truths at its core. Others noted the irony of Dawkins’ lifelong project of sawing at the branches of Christianity while admitting it has significant public benefit. […]