Category Archives: Government/Politics

A Few Thoughts on American Politics

How is a Christian to live in this current political climate? It is a tough question. One I wrestle with all the time, especially as a pastor. Our political process seems broken. Political debates are driven by entertainment and sound … Continue reading

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Government Can’t Fix This

"God isn't fixing this!" This was the headline in the NY Daily News after another mass shooting in America. The angry headline was aimed specifically at the Republican presidential candidates who responded with prayer for the victims rather than with … Continue reading

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Syrian Refugees and Christian Tension

The longer I live the Christian life, the more I realize that it is a life often lived in tension. We live in the "in between" with two opposing but complementary biblical principles serving to keep us balanced. I have … Continue reading

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A Nation That Lost Its Way

Another mass shooting. This time in an elementary school. Young children gunned down randomly and mercilessly. Is anything sacred or precious any more? It is probably too early to say much about what happened. Emotions are still raw. But my … Continue reading

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How to Vote for a President

After months of campaigning, a pile of polls, and more political commercials and robo-calls than anybody cares to remember, the election is finally upon us. I have heard this election called the “most critical one of our lifetime.” It may … Continue reading

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