Certainly we can be concerned in the incidences of lawlessness that we see all around us. One of the truly disappointing developments over the past few years is the reduction of sentences for those convicted of criminal behavior.  Or, the decriminalization of behavior that is detrimental to a functioning society.  We should look to the authority of Scripture to point us to the Biblical mandate for...  Read More

President Trump issued an executive order recently called, “Fostering the Future for American Children and Families,” described by Alliance Defending Freedom as "an agency-wide effort to promote the welfare of foster children and also protect the constitutional rights of foster parents..."ADF CEO, President, and Chief Counsel Kristen Waggoner is quoted as saying, "As numerous states have attested,...  Read More

Jesus teaches us to put the needs of others before our own - He gave His life, so that we might have eternal life in Him...He came to earth so that we might be brought into the Kingdom of Heaven.  His love is a sacrificial love, and He gives us the capacity to love others with that type of love.  Even for those less fortunate than we, to those who struggle, even to those in prison.  In Matthew 25 ...  Read More

We are on the edge of a season in which families gather together - many look forward with anticipation to these annual or occasional reunions during the holidays.  Others believe that time spent with family can present its share of challenges.  Some will be facing this year without the presence of someone who has left this earth since last year or over the last few years.  Family can be filled wit...  Read More

God manifests His presence through the marriage relationship.  The relationship of husband and wife is an expression of Christ and His Church - His bride. So, husbands are charged in Scripture with loving their wives as Christ loved the Church, which elicits a response that mirrors how we as believers respond to our Savior.  Marriage is a gift from God, and He does an amazing work in bringing peop...  Read More

Because we belong to Christ, we have been given the ability and opportunity to see life, including our personal decisions and circumstances, as well as current events through a Biblical lens.  We must love what God loves and reject what He rejects, and that may call for tough choices, even to call out those who are part of or adjacent to a political or ideological "camp" that we share.  Because ou...  Read More

On this Veteran's Day, we have an opportunity to reflect on principles upon which our nation is based; certainly there are principles which are consistent with what we read in God's Word. And, we recognize those who have served our country in order to uphold these principles, which are rooted in the concept of freedom - including the freedom to practice our Christian faith and to speak freely.  Th...  Read More

One of the flashpoints in our national dialogue over gender issues has to do with the demand by some that other people must use their so-called "gender" pronouns, that correspond to the gender that they "feel" like they are, rather than a reference based on biology.  This has resulted in teachers, for instance, being punished for essentially lying to their students by using these pronouns.The full...  Read More

In the fine art of communicating the gospel, we can become so caught up in winning an argument that we fail to hear what those who disagree with us have to say. The Bible speaks in James 1 (ESV) about the importance of listening.  People don't necessarily want to lectured to, but they may just want to be heard.  That chapter says:19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear...  Read More

Jesus promised that He would build His Church - He is described as the head of His body of believers, and has a distinct purpose for HIs people, united in faith and in truth, loving one another and loving the world around us.  The display of God's truth, carried out in love, can be compelling in changing lives and changing our culture.  And, how greatly we need it.  The Bible recounts an exchange ...  Read More

While we see some positive signs that are occurring among teens and young adults with regard to their relationship to God, I think that we have to be vigilant to be make sure that their lives are not adrift.  Much has been made, rightly so, about the mental health crisis facing our young people today.  And, we recognize that the Bible and the Church can provide solid answers - an anchor, if you wi...  Read More

In public discourse and private conversations, there will be disagreement.  And, we should be people of conviction, who have developed Biblically-informed opinions and express them in a way that is not demeaning, not resorting to name-calling, and not making it personal.  The way we engage with culture should be unique and becoming of someone who bears the name of Jesus Christ.  The Bible in Colos...  Read More