It’s a difficult time to be a Christian. The expectations for living the life Christ calls us to has never been easy. In every age there have been circumstances that pull people away from being true followers of Christ. Yet, in my opinion the current age presents unique challenges—particularly if you live in the United States. There has … More On Following Jesus Today

There have been so many mass killings that I can’t keep track.  I started to revise this article several times and each time realized the listing I had of killings was outdated after only a couple of days.  Months ago, I was shocked to hear of the killings in Atlanta, Georgia.  Eight women were killed … More Why Violence

“Loyalty” means different things to different people depending on the context in which the word is used.  It’s a concept that we would all do well to think carefully about before committing ourselves to something, be it a nation, a religion or even to a family.   Loyalty is complicated when life demands loyalty to … More Loyalty

There are words that are “loaded.”  By that, I mean words that when used, can set people against each other whether or not that was the intention.  One of those words is “racism.” The first reaction of many people to hearing the word “racist” is to deny they have any part in it.  “I’m not … More Racism

When Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” he wasn’t the first person to question what truth was, nor would he be the last.  Jesus didn’t respond.  As I read the passage (John 18:38) it appears that Pilate wasn’t really interested in an answer.  He asks the question and then goes out to speak to the … More What Is Truth?

Terms like “white privilege,” “Black Lives Matter,” “racist,” “white supremacist” and others are casually tossed around, usually with a political implication.  It is important to remember that each of these terms has a spiritual component.  It is unfortunate that attitudes, including the fear of the loss of personal freedoms and positions in society make it … More White Privilege