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church and politics

  • A Christian Nation

    This past Sunday, thousands gathered on the National Mall to “rededicate America to God.” I was away that week, but I cannot let it pass without saying something. A nation cannot be Christian. Only people can. And the version of… Continue reading

  • Four Things the Early Church Did

    The early church in Acts 2 had no building fund, no social media strategy, no political action committee, and no marketing plan. And somehow it changed the world. What were they doing that we’re not? And why is the American… Continue reading

  • Walking Away

    On the day of resurrection, two disciples walked the wrong way — and Jesus walked with them, listening before explaining, welcomed as guest before revealing himself as host. A blunt reflection on the Emmaus road, the loneliness epidemic, and the… Continue reading

  • More Than Enough

    We live in a world obsessed with “more.” More followers. More features. More square footage. More influence. More comfort. More, more, more! And we’re constantly told that what we have isn’t enough. Not enough money. Not enough success. Not enough…stuff.… Continue reading

  • Sunday, July 13, 2025

    Rooted for a Lifetime There’s a troubling trend in the world right now that we’re seeing virtually everywhere. In politics, in media, and yes, even in the church. There are numerous folks whose influence has outgrown character. We live in… Continue reading