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“Let’s just agree to disagree about guns” is irresponsible
Many of the people who need to read this will refuse to do so because...
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A large proportion of evangelical Christians harbor an undiscerning adoration for the modern state of...
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Deconstructing more evangelical gun myths
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Christians: when in God’s name are we going to end gun violence?
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May 09, 2022
Better late than never: more Ramadan recollections
Dear readers, please excuse my extended absence. I disappeared in the middle of my Ramadan...
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Ramadan for Christians: iftar at the Muslim Community Center
There is a precious community in my (former) town of Rockford Illinois who can say:...
April 13, 2022
Ramadan lesson for Christians: fasting is jihad
"Jihad" is one of those misunderstood words in Islam – a word that makes many...
April 11, 2022
Ramadan memories from the “Magic Kingdom” (Saudi Arabia)
As promised, today I'm sharing some Ramadan memories from my years in Saudi Arabia. (Check...
April 09, 2022
What’s Ramadan for? The answer is simple – and challenging
Ramadan, the most treasured month in the Islamic year, commemorates the miracle of God's revelation...
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A sneak peek into Ramadan for non-Muslims
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This courageous man has a message for you
You're going to want to sit down for this. The gentleman in the photo is...
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Newsflash: Lauren Boebert does not resemble Jesus
What can we learn from listening to the words of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-3)? She...
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Straight talk about abortion and a woman’s right to choose
It's time to try to have a rational discussion about abortion – a topic on...
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February 27, 2022
Christians need to know what’s behind GOP-Putin love fest
In a polarized America, one might assume that Donald Trump and the Republican Party are...
February 15, 2022
Should we exclude transgender athletes from competition?
Lia Thomas is a competitive swimmer on the UPenn women's swim team – a statement...
February 10, 2022
Dear Jewish Americans, can we talk…about apartheid?
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Are you smarter than Tucker Carlson? – race and the Supreme Court
Tucker Carlson spoke last week Wednesday, January 26, on the subject, "Biden only talks about...
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The trap of being an A+ Christian (and how to escape)
Growing up a well-trained evangelical, I knew my Bible. I knew Luther's Small Catechism. And...
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Evangelicals need to know: another shocking killing by unholy Israel
Every day, I report on the situation in Israel-Palestine. Every day, I am deeply disturbed...
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One simple, zero-cost action to make you wiser in 2022
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Reflections on “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
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December 20, 2021
Reflections on “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
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Evangelicals: which is the lesser evil – Trump or Israel?
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Reflections on Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
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Reflections on “O Come O Come Emmanuel”
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White Savior Syndrome: a brief case study
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December 02, 2021
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November 23, 2021
Will the “unreached” go to heaven? – Part Two, a ruthless God
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Christians: this Thanksgiving, cool your buns for Palestine!
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