CULTURE WAR
October 6, 2018 should go down in history as a “Day of Renewal” in the United States. It brings to mind the following Scripture that was used to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 (actually July 2, but the press got it wrong): “Proclaim liberty throughout the land to…
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In the same manner that faith-based music often ends with a major chord showing completeness and hope in Christ, the Pledge of Allegiance, based on the 5,000 year leap of civil polity found in the United Sates of America, concludes on this triumphant note: “With liberty and justice for all.” History had never seen such…
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For the majority of my adult life, the word “socialism” connoted something akin to the N-word or F-bomb. Why? Because socialism is a bad thing, just like the other two. So why is socialism being revived in the United States in 2018? And what should we think about our “Summer of Socialism?” Reject the hype.
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Please forgive the slang to make some points about the dizzying times in which we live. Last week I mentioned the reality of constant change–especially from a personal angle. This week I’d like to opine about change in the 21st century and ask you to share your thoughts. Some amazing things are happening in our…
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This week’s nomination by President Trump of D.C. District Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court remains the talk of the nation (including many mindless protests). Kavanaugh is a superb candidate with impressive credentials. He graduated from Yale Law School, has a beautiful family (he and his wife Ashley met in the…
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The problem with separating parents from children of illegal immigrants at the border, currently being used to score political points by many, prompted me to think about families. I will first offer my perspective on the border controversy, then discuss another view of “family” that we desperately need to understand. Did you know that we…
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The longest recorded prayer of the Savior, Jesus Christ, focused like a laser on the importance of unity. If you haven’t read it recently, it can be found in John chapter 17 in the New Testament. These intercessory words are the capstone of Jesus’ final hours with His disciples before His death and resurrection. In…
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The horrific Parkland, Florida shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018 has once again unleashed a massive national debate about guns and safety. Young people lobbied in Tallahassee, police were blamed for timidity and cowardice, and new laws are being discussed. I’m all in favor of dealing with evil and saving lives. I…
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I hope this don’t sound like a broken record (now that’s an old analogy), yet, so little of what we hear on the news, read in print, or glance at on our phones gives an accurate perspective on what is really happening in the world. Conspiracy theories are not my thing, but I’ve begrudgingly come…
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The most horrific church massacre in U.S. history at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas reveals many things. We sadly see the face of evil once again and the carnage that comes from it. We view the heroism of the Good Samaritans who shot and chased down the despicable murderer. We hear the clamor…
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