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January 2017

January 11, 2017

Bible Matters: The Prophet Hosea: Sex, Love, and Politics

Hosea is probably best known in Christian circles for the phrase God “desires steadfast love...

January 10, 2017

Meryl Streep and Donald Trump – Who Wins the American Culture War?

Meryl Streep put the culture war in full view Sunday night at the Golden Globes....

January 05, 2017

What’s Up with Jesus and John the Baptist?

This Sunday, Christians will celebrate Jesus’ baptism. There are a lot of questions surrounding his...

January 03, 2017

Top 5 Ways to Be More Peaceful in 2017

At my age, I discovered years ago that New Year’s resolutions are a practice in...

January 02, 2017

Christian Truth in a Post-Truth World

We live in a post-truth world. At least, that’s what we are being told. Fake...

January 01, 2017

Epiphany – The All-Vulnerable God

Today is the start of a New Year, a fresh start. I don’t know about...

December 2016

December 26, 2016

It’s December 26th – Let the Real War on Christmas Begin!

Now that December 25th is over, the real war on Christmas can begin. Because, you...

December 20, 2016

Rogue One: Darkness, Truth, and Christmas Hope

(Warning: Minor spoilers ahead. But don’t be afraid. The Force is with you.) My eight-year-old...

December 15, 2016

A Christmas Story – Love is Bigger than Fear

The following is a fictional account of Matthew 1:18-25. Hope you enjoy this brief meditation. Joseph...

December 14, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice!

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

December 13, 2016

Solid Advice from “Last Man Standing” On How Not To Be Stupid!

This has been a tough year for anyone who values courtesy in the public sphere....

December 12, 2016

From Standing Rock to World Peace

“We came. We fought you. We took your land. We signed treaties that we broke....

December 09, 2016

What You Can Do To Heal the Political Divide – Interview with John Stonecypher

What can you do to heal the political divide? John Stonecypher is helping us heal...

December 08, 2016

Forming Identity – Rick Santorum, Twitter, and Immigration

Rick Santorum, former Republican Senator from Pennsylvania, appeared on CNN’s “The Messy Truth with Van...

December 06, 2016

Beyond Political Echo Chambers – Webinar with John Stonecypher this Thursday at 12:00 CT

(This Thursday I’ll be conducting a live webinar with John Stonecypher about politics, social media,...

December 05, 2016

Christian Rebels: Jesus, Politics, and a World Without Hate

(Below is the sermon I preached at the Lake Oswego United Church of Christ for...

December 05, 2016

Interview with Safi Kaskas: Islam, Peace, and Violence

I recently sat down with Safi Kaskas to discuss Islam, Peace, and Violence. We had an...

December 02, 2016

Islamic Mercy, White Supremacy, and Radical Forgiveness

Tomorrow morning at 10:00 Eastern, I’ll be hosting a free live webinar with my friend...

December 01, 2016

How to Be Prophetic in the Age of Trump

The Donald Trump presidency will lead us into a new age – especially for those...

November 2016

November 30, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Build Your Ark!

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

November 29, 2016

Live Webinar: Understanding Islam with Safi Kaskas

My Islamic faith has taught me that it is my duty, and I hope the...

November 17, 2016

Faith and Families: Political Chaos – We Will Not Fear

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will...

November 15, 2016

Dear President-elect Trump: Oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline

Dear President-elect Donald Trump, Congratulations on your electoral victory. You have promised to be the...

November 12, 2016

Public Displays of Holy Protest – Moving Beyond Shame and False Unity

President Elect Donald Trump. It will take a long time for that to sink in....

November 11, 2016

Honoring Soldiers in a World Desperate for Peace

It is Armistice Day, and it is Veterans Day. On this day, I am always...

November 09, 2016

Afflicted by Racism: America’s Choice is Still Ahead of Us

On November 8, the American electorate chose Donald J. Trump to be our next president,...

November 08, 2016

Donald Trump, Revenge, and Another Miss Universe

“Get even with people. If they screw you, screw them back 10 times as hard....

November 07, 2016

Vote for Life

All over the nation, stress levels are in the stratosphere as the election season comes...

November 05, 2016

Review: “From the Blood of Abel” By Matthew Distefano

As a father with young children, I often have to go to obligatory birthday parties....

November 04, 2016

Truth, Lies, and Political Scapegoating – Interview with Hanna Mäkelä

Americans are asking questions about scandals concerning Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. When it comes...

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