Politics
Mass Murder Shootings: It’s a Matter of Omnipresence
The recent college shooting in Roseburg, Oregon has renewed the issue of gun control in the United States.
Immediately following the death of nine students at the hand of a madman at Umpqua Community College, President Obama said that the incident should be politicized and passionately argued that we need stricter gun laws.The people of Roseburg disagreed–many of them protesting the president’s visit last Friday to comfort the families of the victims. Read More
Insanity in our Time: Congress Votes on Iranian Nukes
People ask me how I write a weekly column for the past seven years. How do I pick a subject? How do I fit it into an already busy personal, family, and ministry schedule?
First, I think and pray for a few days while watching the news carefully. What is happening in the world and what does God want us to think about it? Then I simply act on my best hunch, take a step of faith, and discipline myself to type.
That’s no different than any other job. Read More
Why Trump is Resonating
Many people have already asked me who is my first choice for United States president in 2016.
At this point I don’t have a first choice because I like different aspects of many candidates. However, it’s true that I have somewhat of a “top five” I think would make the best and most elect able nominees.
I put Donald Trump in that group. With all his short-comings, many of you might ask why?
Here’s the simple answer. Read More