I have to admit—I was shocked. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that we are living in quite a volatile cultural moment… I also understand that most people—sadly, even many Christians—are walking around with an unbiblical worldview. But Critical Race Theory is an...
Persuasion to a point of view is ethical and necessary
Have you ever encountered the absurd idea that it is somehow unethical to persuade someone? I think it must be a byproduct of the cultural moment we are in… But lately, it seems I am seeing this sort of mentality crop up all around. ”No, you can’t offer a suggestion...
“Because I said so!”
The world is a pretty crazy place right now. COVID-19 has people up in arms, and even within the Christian community, opinions vary so much.
One thing that consistently comes up in times like these is how much trust, if any, we should place in the “experts” giving us advice.
087: On the Burning of Notre Dame
Recently the news reported of a tragic event that took place in Paris, France---the burning of the beloved Notre Dame Cathedral. While this is tragic, make no mistake, I was a bit unpleasantly surprised by some of the reactions I saw from the Christian community. Have...
God, Teach Me to be Less Indifferent
I have a question for you. Do you ever feel so charred---so jaded---about the goings on of the culture around you? And yet, your typical response is plain old indifference. You feel empathy---at least, you think you do. But at the same time the insanity has become so...
Christian Privilege?
A recent news article highlights a seminar at George Washington University (GWU) on "combating 'Christian privilege' in America." It claims that "Christians get 'unmerited perks.'" The campus offers seminars on other "privileges" as well (such as heterosexual...
How to be a Billy Graham in 2018
At this point we are a month or so removed from the home-going of iconic gospel preacher, Dr. Billy Graham. Since his death, many have written thoughtful and insightful pieces on his life, his message, his work, etc. Many have rightly claimed that there simply will...
Answering Abortion: The S.L.E.D. Test
Have you ever had your pro life convictions challenged? Wouldn’t you like to be able to respond in a gracious, yet conclusive manner to argue your position? Find out how I answer pro choice advocates using this quick, four-step test.
Quick Response: Are Thoughts and Prayers Enough During Times of Tragedy?
It is no surprise that we live in a culture that has forgotten God, redefined morality, and suddenly is wondering "what went wrong?" As a Christian living in the world today, we expect this! Jesus Himself taught that we should expect to see times of tremendous...
Finding God in Natural Evil and Suffering
Note: This post makes mention of Ravi Zacharias. It is with a heavy heart that I must acknowledge a tragic independent report concerning evidence of sexual abuse and predatory behavior on the part of Ravi Zacharias. This man was a huge inspiration to me, as is evident...