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June 2017

June 19, 2017

God’s chosen nation? We can’t have it both ways

For argument’s sake, let’s suppose that our country is at the top of God’s most...

June 09, 2017

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship leaders show support for Arkansas Judge at religious freedom rally

June 9, 2017 By CBF Communications LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Cooperative Baptist Fellowship leaders and...

May 2017

May 15, 2017

The Johnson Amendment and the Christian Voice in the Public Square

Jesus teaches that we live in a world that celebrates an ethic of fairness—and eye...

May 12, 2017

Mother’s Day Ups and Downs

Regardless of whether a woman is a wife or mom, all women should be praised...

May 10, 2017

What do the hungry think of our church programs?

Since I am a pastor and am supposed to be spiritual, I won’t tell you...

May 09, 2017

Just One Little Kiss: A Case of Clergy Sexual Abuse

Just one account of the trauma caused from clergy sexual misconduct and the years that...

April 2017

April 21, 2017

For such a time as this: Celebrating Earth Day 2017

April 22 will mark the 48th annual celebration of Earth Day — a day first...

April 13, 2017

The Cradle, the Cross, and Power

In any democracy, power can be the means to accomplish helpful ends. But when power...

April 12, 2017

Lenten Epiphanies and Racism

I could no longer deny that I have some deeply-buried biases. I could no longer...

April 07, 2017

Chemical Weapons, Holy Week and a Revolution of Values

War is easier than peace. War allows us to dehumanize and devalue our enemies. Peace...

March 2017

March 31, 2017

“Don’t Panic”

All of those commands take courage. They take a faith that is, if not ironclad,...

March 29, 2017

The Healthcare Question

I think healthcare should have two beneficiaries: patients and care-givers. If another entity has to...

March 24, 2017

5 Ways Churches Can Support Foster and Adoptive Families

A Cooperative Baptist seminarian in Texas shares five ways that churches can support foster and...

January 2017

January 31, 2017

Postponing Love in an Airport

I am not original here in my plea to the church, nor do I think...

January 31, 2017

Jesus, terrorism and loving our neighbors

Setting aside the Son of God aspect, why doesn’t Jesus grow up to be a...

January 31, 2017

I am an immigrant

I am an immigrant. I am thankful to live in a country made great by...

January 26, 2017

Francis, Forrest and Race

And part of our privilege as white people is the freedom to speak up…or not…because...

January 13, 2017

Naming Our Nation’s Idols

Perhaps we can all channel the spirits of St. Paul and Martin Luther King, Jr....

December 2016

December 02, 2016

Fear and Trembling in the Formation of Moral People

I have a confession to make. As a seminary professor, I am terrified of teaching...

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