What is a Disciple?
I had to turn off the podcast before it was over. I was listening to a discussion on how the Church needs a new approach …
culture
In Places Far, Far Away
Though I have been there more than a half-dozen times, I will never forget the first time seeing it. Standing on the vista of the …
Can We Trust the Story?
The four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, form the foundation of the Christian faith. These biblical texts contain accounts of …
Saving the World from Suicide
Consider the following article as the reason our nation teeters on a cultural collapse. Touchstone Magazine (Jan-Feb 2021) has a snippet from T.S. Eliot’s “Thoughts …
What the Gospel Offers this Moment
I’ve recently found myself returning again and again to the fantastic offer The Gospel makes to humanity. Especially in this moment of cultural disintegration. The …
Politics as Religion
Politics has become the religion of a growing segment of the population. The most rapidly growing demographic in America’s religious landscape are the Nones; people …
When Culture Changes, Pt. 2
Engaging people within the culture means we neither fight nor embrace the culture itself. The key is engaging people. Remember, culture is dynamic, it changes over …
When Culture Changes, Pt. 1
Culture is dynamic. Fluid. Fickle. Culture changes over time, sometimes with extreme pendular swings. Popular culture reflects shared beliefs, values, and social norms. Each swing …
You Need to Know History
Henry Ford is oft quoted as having said, “History is bunk.” As with so many popular historical attributions, Ford didn’t exactly say that. But he …
The Lack of Shared Values, and its Consequences
Stepping back and observing American culture, it is increasingly the case that emotivist secularist relativism is the ruling ethos of the day. The “Moralistic Therapeutic …