The Supreme Court has upheld a ban on sleeping outdoors in a homelessness case. By a 6-3 vote along partisan lines, the court ruled homeless residents are prohibited from sleeping outdoors. My own sense of the prophetic, especially when indignant,…
Silenced bells: Gaza’s cry amidst devastation
In the aftermath of unimaginable horrors inflicted upon Gaza, the indomitable spirit of its inhabitants shines through like a beacon of hope amidst the desolation. As a Palestinian Christian deeply troubled by the plight of my people, I feel compelled…
Christian friend, come on into the 21st century
Are you enjoying the Olympics? I am, too. How about the aftermath of the opening ceremonies? The backlash in social media by some in the Christian movement was swift and ferocious. After a weekend of watching the ranting and railing,…
‘Same Old Stuff’: Focusing our attention on God’s good word
I am thankful for the interesting people I meet working the early-morning shift at the front desk of our local YMCA. These interactions are pleasant and encouraging as we all try to wake up and get the day underway. One…
I don’t hate Donald Trump; I just don’t like him
My critics swear I hate Donald Trump. Set the record straight: I do not hate Donald Trump. After writing two books opposing his rhetoric and actions, The Immaculate Mistake and Good and Evil in the Garden of Evil, and more…
Do any of these Bible stories remind you of Donald Trump?
The evangelical Trumpians are at it again. In 2015, Donald Trump rode down an escalator announcing his intention to become America’s political messiah. He knocked off his primary opponents and general election foes one-by-one, dismissing them as “low energy” Jeb…
Politics, faith and mission: A conversation with Linda Livingstone
Linda Livingstone took office as the 15th president of Baylor University in 2017 during one of Baylor’s most challenging times. During her tenure, the university has become one of America’s few faith-based universities to achieve Research 1 status and made…
A preacher takes a screenwriting class
written by Brett Younger FADE IN 1 INT. KITCHEN – DAY 1 A couple sitting at their kitchen table in a Brooklyn brownstone have just finished two pieces of birthday cake. Sixty-three burnt candles have a plate of their own….
Get ready for the Kamala backlash
Like many in our country, the political events of the past few weeks have left me stunned and cautious. I feel as if I’m in the middle of a dystopian novel, wondering what unanticipated turn will happen next. In the…