Actually, it is more accurate to say that they give up all the protections of freedom too easily. What are the protections of freedom? Things like: Freedom of speech Freedom of assembly Real borders A constitution A real separation of powers A limit on executive power Property rights that mean something And, easiest of all, … More Americans Give Up Freedom So Easily
There is a phenomenon alive in our culture that I find increasingly hard to digest in the belly of my soul. There is a river, feeding a deep and dark ocean of falseness, fed by multiple streams of thought, behaviors, practices and philosophies that in turn feeds a culture that writhes in deception. It feeds … More The Inauthentic Happy Face
A Trio of Books that Might Hold the Key to the Future of the Church in the West I’m not sure how, but a couple of weeks ago I remembered a book with the thought, “I need to reread that book.” For the last two or three weeks I have been looking for the book. … More Celtic Evangelism and a New/Old Way to Win a World
Since at least 2003, this term “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism” has been around as an apt description of the thing that most in our culture would call Christianity but that the Jesus and the Apostles wouldn’t recognize. “Sociologist Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton examined the relgious and spiritual lives of American teenagers from a wide variety of … More Moralistic Therapeutic Deism
WEEKEND LINKS These are challenging times for Christians who hold to the authority of Scripture. But that is not without its joys and opportunities. As one of my friends said, “Marty, when it get’s darker, the light always appears brighter.” Amen. Let’s shine all the brighter for Jesus and let’s remember to love everyone, including and … More What You Can Do to Empower Dissent to Same-sex Marriage
Weekend Links This promise is still true: “If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14) The United States is not Israel; … More The Meaning of Charleston; SCOTUS ruling; John Piper; the DRESS back in the news; Parenting and much more
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