This particular pony was, alas, not the victim of the Grand Conspiracy of Satanic Pony-Killers that we all know is out there. Read more

"So you wore that to show people that you think you're the king of Denmark?" Read more

The gospel may not seem like Good News to "the kings of the earth and the magnates and the generals and the rich and the powerful." Read more

Republican governors are working hard to keep children away from books, but they're no match for Dolly Parton. Read more

"Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law." Read more

From August 23, 2017, “Christ and Caesar” … This is theologically rich stuff, if you’re into that. And, yes, part of why I’m quoting this here is just to say a big “Amen!” to Hart’s theological reflection. But my main point here is not to affirm this theology or to attempt to persuade you that it is true (although it is!). My main point here is a bit more immediate and practical. It’s also completely secular. It has to do with... Read more

Jonathan Edwards was a man of his time. His slaves, Titus and Joseph, apparently were not. Read more

The following items may not be hot off the presses, but they may still be of interest ... Read more

Whether you’re a state party official or a local pastor, there’s only one option when you encounter talk like that: “I unconditionally denounce those despicable statements.” Read more