Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19–25 19 For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20 If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God’s approval. 21 For to this... Continue Reading →
Cultural Christianity: A Surface-Level Transformation?
This morning Eric Metaxas posted this accompanied by a video of the President reading 2 Chronicles 7:14:The Founding Fathers would approve of God’s Word being read out loud by the President of the United States. 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, who are called by my name,will humble themselves and pray and seek my face... Continue Reading →
Vance vs. Pope: Morality in War and Theology Explained
In the last few days Vice President Vance has made critical comments about Pope Leo in the media. saying he should stick to "matters of morality" and implying that the Pope doesn't understand theology as well as Vance himself does. These comments come because the Pope has been critical of the Administration's current war with... Continue Reading →
Accountability in Political Faith: A Look at Talarico
Over the last year I have made a handful of comments about various individuals in the Trump administration (and in the past Mr. Trump) in relation to their statements related to Christianity. The most frequent comment I receive is do I also comment on Democrats when they make claims about Christianity. Recently, Rep. James Talarico... Continue Reading →
Top Books to Read in 2026: A Curated List
At the beginning of each year I like to make a list of books I intend to read in the upcoming year. These are not exhaustive lists but they are benchmarks to help pace me and make sure I stay widely read. These books are either the books I am most excited to read or... Continue Reading →
2025 Reading Goals in Review
At the start of the year I create two distinct goals for my reading list, one is a number of books to read and the second a group of books I will prioritize reading. I set a goal that is attainable but not easily, and since I am a competitive person it pushes me to... Continue Reading →
Critique of Dr. Baucham’s Views on Christian Nationalism
I was asked to review and critique a sermon by Dr Voddie Baucham about Christian Nationalism.1 A few words before I engage in that exercise, I am not trying to belittle Dr. Baucham in any way nor disparage his legacy, I am simply critiquing one message. Further there are things in this message I appreciated... Continue Reading →
Understanding God’s Promise in Times of Anxiety
But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;when you walk through fire you shall... Continue Reading →
Hope in Daniel 7: The True Human vs. the Beasts
Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, 13-18 In the first year of King Belshazzar of Babylon, Daniel had a dream and visions of his head as he lay in bed. Then he wrote down the dream: 2 I, Daniel, saw in my vision by night the four winds of heaven stirring up the great sea, 3 and four great beasts... Continue Reading →
We Want to Hate
Over the last few weeks I've seen the CS Lewis quote: “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” frequently. And I was glad that Erika Kirk spoke of forgiving her husband's killer. I genuinely pray she has the resolve to maintain that sentiment because forgiveness... Continue Reading →
