Senator Lindsey Graham is dead at 71. He died the way he lived — in motion, at full throttle, pressing some cause or another into the next news cycle. He had just returned from Ukraine, where he met with President…
Rahab and the violence of Zionism
Everyone knows what fate awaited the pagans of the Old Testament who opposed Yahweh’s chosen people, or who simply happened to be living in the wrong place at the wrong time. The Hebrew authors made it plain: The Egyptians suffered…
Belgian footballer set an example for men worldwide
Earlier in this year’s World Cup, Belgian winger Jeremy Doku decided to be with his wife, Shireen, during the birth of their son instead of playing in the first few matches. French broadcaster France Pierron labeled the moment “disgusting,” adding…
She preached anyway
On March 15, 2020, my husband and I were preparing for one of the most important moments of our lives: Our ordination ceremony. We had prayed about it. We had sought God’s direction. We believed with all our hearts we…
The hidden cost of always being available
For leaders, the weight of responsibility is ever present. It shows up in conversations that linger long after they end, in decisions that carry unseen consequences and in a mind that struggles to disengage. Even in moments meant for rest,…
’Round midnight
It is midnight. Not the kind of midnight measured by clocks. The kind that settles into your bones. The kind that lingers long after the sun has risen. We all know this midnight. It is the midnight of the marriage…
It’s time to listen to the prophets
Lately, I’ve been noticing how the evangelical emphasis on salvation can come at the expense of any meaningful discussion of sanctification. I see it everywhere I go: Christian radio and media, leaders who hold correct doctrinal beliefs but live abhorrent…
10 reasons America is not a ‘Christian nation’
For generations, many Americans have described the United States as a “Christian nation.” The phrase appears in political speeches, church sermons, social media debates and campaign rhetoric. Yet history and Scripture raise an important question: If a nation truly sought…
Which side will you choose?
The Christian faith battle between the Right and the Left is on full display in this year’s election cycle. In Texas, James Talerico has made claims that his drive into the public square comes from his Christian faith. This motivation is…
The promise she kept; the promise we must keep
For years, I assumed she had gone to school. There was nothing about her that suggested otherwise. She was thoughtful, articulate and curious. English was her native language, and our conversations always were engaging. She asked perceptive questions, listened carefully…
Confidence doesn’t equal competence
As our nation gears up for midterm elections, I am reminded of two important truths: Confidence and charisma do not equal competence Likability does not equal accuracy or integrity Consider the case of Graham Platner. Platner, an outside Democrat picked…
Why the Black Church needs a national advocacy office
We are two and a half decades into the 21st century, and the Black Church stands where it always has stood in times of social change — at the crossroads between remaining a vital institution for the survival and flourishing…