In which I argue that Ukraine and Israel are the good guys in their respective conflicts
Tag: politics
Why Charlie Kirk Had to Die
I was on the road at 4AM and it seems like all I could think about was Charlie Kirk. Three hours of windshield time to consider this tragic murder. This political assassination. While the manhunt is still underway for the killer, my mind went to the question of why Charlie Kirk in particular would present … Continue reading Why Charlie Kirk Had to Die
Restoring Institutional Trust and the Cleansing of the Augean Stables
From time to time, institutions sway and even collapse, and it is only then that we recognize their value and significance. At the family level, Thanksgiving at grandma’s house becomes an institution that holds a family together. Institutions are like that: little centers of gravity for social cohesion. Their absence results in a dissolution that … Continue reading Restoring Institutional Trust and the Cleansing of the Augean Stables
The Election is Over. Now What?
We are three days past the elections here in the United States. Now what? Specifically, what can Christians learn and what do Christians need to do in this moment? I thought of some reasons to be thankful, some reasons to be hopeful, and some challenges that lie ahead of us. I am thankful that the … Continue reading The Election is Over. Now What?
Why I didn’t vote for Donald Trump, then I did vote for Trump, and Who I am Voting for Now. If you care.
2016 was the first election in which I did not walk into the voting booth knowing what I would do. As it turns out, I could not bring myself to vote for Donald Trump. Every time we vote, we are holding two things in balance. The first is the character of the nominee, and the … Continue reading Why I didn’t vote for Donald Trump, then I did vote for Trump, and Who I am Voting for Now. If you care.
A Response to John Piper and Why I am Changing my Vote
John Piper recently wrote a post about politics in which he articulated his perspective as a believer regarding the upcoming elections. I find myself in much agreement with him. 4 years ago I preached a sermon to my church in which I evaluated the upcoming 2016 elections to be a judgment of God on our … Continue reading A Response to John Piper and Why I am Changing my Vote




