The Hero of the Story is Always God
Everybody loves a good story, and Scripture has some of the best. Try to read through the story of Esther without laughing at the ironies. …
No, you aren’t moving to Canada.
As always, last night’s election had repurcussions that stretched far beyond the borders of the United States. One of the most farcical (except it really …
When the Doctor Says to Terminate
Unsurprisingly, politics has brought abortion back into the public discourse, because in her last debate, the person who will in all likelihood become the next president …
Understanding your Bible—The Big Picture View
It’s a long commute across a hot dessert. The man biding his time as he travels is also searching. He wants to know the deepest …
When was the last time you prayed?
John 17 might be the least explored peak of all the Bible’s grand vistas. And for good reason: the high priestly prayer is marvelously interwoven. …
Make America Great Again
It would be funny if it wasn’t so sad. Two candidates stand before us promising the great days of the past. Sure, liberals long for …
Brexit and the Coming of the Last Days
Recent events propelled me back 15 years to around the time when the Euro was first introduced. It was a dramatic first at the time—multiple …
Hillary vs. Trump—the Story of the Great Evangelical Predicament
It’s now a fait accompli—Donald Trump represents the Republican party. We’re now witnessing the Great Evangelical Predicament. For the last few months we’ve all condemned …
In My Place
Imagine for a moment, as painful as it might seem, that you’ve been jailed inside a maximum security prison. Even after several months of unimaginable …
It’s a uniquely historical election! Again.
The first axiom of blogging is to never bring up politics.* Which I just did. Except this year I find myself experiencing two national elections …