Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Christian Nationalism?

Whenever a well known atheist departs from his or her disciplined stance against the existence of God to an openness to Him cultural waves are made. Larger waves are made if said person claims to have converted to Christianity. In fact, the waves are so large that very few prominent atheists have ever made the … Continue reading Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Christian Nationalism?

The Curious Case of Andy Stanley

The year was 2006 and I was in my first preaching class in college. I attended Grace University, a small undergraduate Christian school on Omaha, Nebraska. My first class on preaching was taught using a book titled Communicating for a Change: 7 Keys to Irresistible Communication by Andy Stanley. In the book Andy makes a … Continue reading The Curious Case of Andy Stanley

Sound of Freedom: The Ballard of Truth

This article has been updated with notes on recent events that lend further credence its thesis. Edits are marked within the article. Recently, I wrote a movie review about Sound of Freedom (See Here: Sound of Freedom). The review received praise and push back. Which I welcomed. The problem, as far as I can tell, … Continue reading Sound of Freedom: The Ballard of Truth

A Biblical Boycott?

The holiest month of our culture’s liturgical calendar is upon us. June, when pride is linked to sexual identity and the eschewing of the historical norms of sex and gender. A month when nearly all corporations will virtue signal their fealty to the secular religion of Sexual Gnosticism under the guise of the misguided notion … Continue reading A Biblical Boycott?

Book Review: Fire in the Streets

If you have followed Dr. Douglas R. Groothuis’ work through the years you will know him as an excellent philosopher and dynamic apologist.  His work in philosophy[1] at Denver Seminary is among the best in the nation and his keystone work on Christian Apologetics[2] released in 2022 is as well. Dr. Groothuis’ most recent work, … Continue reading Book Review: Fire in the Streets

NEFARIOUS: A Theological Thriller

How often have you gone to the movies with high expectations, only to be let down? On the other hand, you might end up being pleasantly surprised when you go into the theater with low expectations. This past weekend, I had a rather unique experience. After a two-hour drive to Lincoln, Nebraska, I finally found … Continue reading NEFARIOUS: A Theological Thriller

Satan at the Grammy’s?

The Grammy’s have long been a cultural symbol of transgression. The goal of the Grammy’s used to be to celebrate the best music artists in the world. It was an awards night. Or, at least, it used to be. They have always been edgy and culturally progressive. For instance, in 1973 Helen Reddy thanked God … Continue reading Satan at the Grammy’s?

God and Race: Book Review

I have spent many years wading through the history and ugliness of race relations in our culture and throughout the church.  There are some ugly moments, especially in America, for the church to deal with in regard to racism.  The evangelical support for Slavery in the mid and late 1800s[1] and of segregation thereafter are … Continue reading God and Race: Book Review

In Defense of Marriage

Language is complex. Language provides the building blocks for communication in society.  What certain words or phrases mean within a given context helps to shape the understanding of the culture at large. Words, and their definitions, are what organize society. Words that define a culture’s foundational institutions most of all. Concise language provides clarity and … Continue reading In Defense of Marriage

My Heavens – Not in the Stars

The Four Horsemen of atheism stormed the cultural, philosophical, and spiritual scene in the early 21st Century. Their dogmatic atheistic positions (or even anti-theist depending on who you talked to) were immediately popularized.  The late Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Sam Harris comprised the crew.  They rode their vitriol for religious thought smack … Continue reading My Heavens – Not in the Stars