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December 2016

December 26, 2016
Now that December 25th is over, the real war on Christmas can begin. Because, you...
December 20, 2016
(Warning: Minor spoilers ahead. But don’t be afraid. The Force is with you.) My eight-year-old...
December 15, 2016
The following is a fictional account of Matthew 1:18-25. Hope you enjoy this brief meditation. Joseph...
December 14, 2016
Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...
December 13, 2016
This has been a tough year for anyone who values courtesy in the public sphere....
December 12, 2016
“We came. We fought you. We took your land. We signed treaties that we broke....
December 09, 2016
What can you do to heal the political divide? John Stonecypher is helping us heal...
December 08, 2016
Rick Santorum, former Republican Senator from Pennsylvania, appeared on CNN’s “The Messy Truth with Van...
December 07, 2016
Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...
December 06, 2016
(This Thursday I’ll be conducting a live webinar with John Stonecypher about politics, social media,...
December 05, 2016
(Below is the sermon I preached at the Lake Oswego United Church of Christ for...
December 05, 2016
I recently sat down with Safi Kaskas to discuss Islam, Peace, and Violence. We had an...
December 02, 2016
Tomorrow morning at 10:00 Eastern, I’ll be hosting a free live webinar with my friend...
December 01, 2016
The Donald Trump presidency will lead us into a new age – especially for those...

November 2016

November 30, 2016
Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...
November 29, 2016
My Islamic faith has taught me that it is my duty, and I hope the...
November 17, 2016
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will...
November 16, 2016
Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...
November 15, 2016
Dear President-elect Donald Trump, Congratulations on your electoral victory. You have promised to be the...
November 12, 2016
President Elect Donald Trump. It will take a long time for that to sink in....
November 11, 2016
It is Armistice Day, and it is Veterans Day. On this day, I am always...
November 10, 2016
Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...
November 09, 2016
On November 8, the American electorate chose Donald J. Trump to be our next president,...
November 08, 2016
“Get even with people. If they screw you, screw them back 10 times as hard....
November 07, 2016
All over the nation, stress levels are in the stratosphere as the election season comes...
November 05, 2016
As a father with young children, I often have to go to obligatory birthday parties....
November 04, 2016
Americans are asking questions about scandals concerning Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. When it comes...
November 03, 2016
Now is the time to arise, in truth and love, and declare unequivocally: “No more...
November 02, 2016
Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

October 2016

October 28, 2016
Churches throughout the world that follow the Revised Common Lectionary will be discussing the story...
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