My wife and I make it to the movie theater about once a year—maybe twice if we’re lucky and have a gift card. But even then, we attend merely as chaperones and financiers, dutifully setting aside our own cinematic preferences in order to allow our eager offspring the rare pleasure of stuffing buttery popcorn in … Continue reading The Righteousness of Rage
This morning I made a difficult announcement to the church I serve regarding a significant transition on the immediate horizon. Below, I am posting the full text of the letter that was shared for anyone who might be interested in knowing about these changes. March 4, 2018 Dear Church Family, For the past eight years, … Continue reading A Personal Update
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” These words from Genesis 1:27 are among the first and most important statements in Scripture about the mysterious class of creatures known as human beings. In a world full of countless created wonders, … Continue reading The Image Is Everywhere
Unfortunately, this script is starting to become familiar. A mass shooting takes place. A group of grieved and angry people react by calling for stricter gun control laws. A second group of grieved and angry people react to the first group by admonishing them not to politicize a tragedy. The first group says, “Well, your … Continue reading Prayers and Politics
As a follower of Jesus, I have been called to be an agent of justice in a battered world. And if you’re a follower of Jesus, then so have you. We’re not meant to sit around and watch as the needy are neglected and the vulnerable are exploited. We’re meant to step into the fray, … Continue reading Small Acts of Mercy
In the early days of his presidency, some dubbed him the nation’s “Tweeter in Chief.” And not without cause. Donald Trump’s prolific (and often uncensored) use of social media has revolutionized the way we view the presidential office. Gone are the days of having to wait for a few brief and measured statements at an … Continue reading We’re All Donald Trump
Sometimes I wonder what on earth is going on with this world. One of those times was a few evenings ago when I (finally!) got around to watching one of the most acclaimed films of 2015, Spotlight. (Hey, it’s hard to stay on top of movies when your kids just want to watch Moana for the ninety-seventh time!) … Continue reading When the Judges Go on Trial
