Posts tagged “Politics”
The devil divides
Usually crisis brings people together. I remember speaking with a distant relative who fought in WWII. He said that during the war, the whole…
Where the separation ends
In the Bible, God told us government and the church are both his agents. They are the only institutions he ordained to exist. He…
Hope for America
We’re nearly halfway through the year 2020, and what a year it’s been! We’re still dealing with huge implications of a global pandemic that’s…
George Floyd and Psalm 10
Our country continues to process the mind-breaking emotions of Officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on the neck of George Floyd for nine minutes. In response,…
Two words to avoid
There are two words I suggest we avoid in describing Christianity. The words are liberal and conservative. At face value, a liberal is “marked…
Lord, cast your vote through us
We are excited, Lord! This week we can participate in democracy. We can choose our leaders. We enter a voting booth like it was…
God and politics
’Tis election season (actually, it seems like it’s been election season for two years. Just sayin’ . . .) Is there anything in the…
Does God condone slavery?
The history of the “discovery” and settlement of North America celebrates great triumphs, but it also records dreadful abuses. Bringing Old World diseases to…
Pray for your leaders
Whenever there’s a presidential campaign, based on the candidates’ promises, it seems as if we are all hoping for an earthly savior, one who…
Thinking the worst
Every year there are government elections of one sort or another, and they always leave me a little worn out. Between the ads, the…
Rise, respect, and revere
The culture of the United States is notorious for its obsession with youth, health, beauty, and strength. That’s how we measure the worth of…
My heart is heavy
On January 23, the 46th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, more abortion-related laws were passed. In New York, the law allows for…