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Food Crisis in Kenya: 5 Signs of Hunger I’ve Never Seen (A Guest Post From East Africa)

There's a dire famine striking East Africa. Here's how you can help.

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For Those Who Say “It’s The Job Of The Church To Care For The Sick, Not The Government’s!”

Okay, my fellow Christians. We should chat. Last week the House of Representatives voted to repeal...

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If Rich Americans Weren’t So Greedy, We Wouldn’t Need Obamacare

Donald Trump has yet to take the oath of office, but that hasn't stopped the...

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You Can’t Be Christian If You’re Not Caring For The Poor

People often falsely assume that the word Christian has a clear, singular, meaning but that’s...

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Bernie Is Right: Morality Is More Than Abortion & Gay Marriage

I won't be endorsing any candidates for president. Neither am I a member of any...

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Birmingham Police Stop Pastor From Feeding Homeless

Birmingham, AL police are cracking down on pastors who feed the homeless. Keep it classy,...

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March 25, 2014

When We’d Rather Let Kids Go Hungry Than Be Reasonable On Gay Marriage

I officially know what an aneurysm feels like, because I think I just had one...

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February 18, 2014

5 Practices Toward A More Radical Christian Life (a challenge to my readers)

The message of Jesus is radical: the key to "life" isn't through saving your life,...

February 17, 2014

When Pastors Live In Multimillion Dollar Mansions, It’s Not A Sign Of God’s Blessing– But Our Sinfulness

Is the phenomenon of rich American pastors a sign of God's blessing? In this post...

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January 04, 2014

Dear Evangelicalism: I Don’t Think This Relationship Is Going To Work.

If evangelicalism were a person, here's what I'd need to say: So, Evangelicalism... it's me....

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November 12, 2013

Study Shows: Reading Your Bible Often Will Make You A Flaming Liberal

Ok, well... maybe not a "flaming" liberal. I just said that to get you to...

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September 17, 2013

Simple Life: why we need less stuff in our lives

In February, I found myself spending time in the slums of Mumbai, India while on...

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June 28, 2013

Why We Need to Stop Using the Term “Illegal Immigrant”

As the Senate recently passed long awaited immigration overhaul and the bill now heads to...

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Sodom & Gomorrah – A Story About Us (and not for the reasons you think)

On election day in 2012, I received an e-mail from someone who had been my...

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