While reading the story of the lame man healed by Jesus at the Pool of Bethsaida in John 5, I was struck by the fact that the lame man called Jesus “the man who … Jesus: Mediator or Meddler?Read more
Religion and Culture
Courageous vs. Desperate Housewives
For Christmas our sons gave us the DVD of the first season of Desperate Housewives (or was it just for my wife?). Last week my wife and I went to see the movie Courageous, … Courageous vs. Desperate HousewivesRead more
Capitalism vs. Christianity?
I once read an article in a traditional conservative magazine that argued that in the long run capitalism was more damaging to Christianity and the family than communism. After Black Friday, I’m inclined to … Capitalism vs. Christianity?Read more
Confessions of a Guilty Church Consumer
America is a consumerist society. It is wonderful to have so many options to choose from and to obtain our favorite foods, beverages, tools, cars, clothes, and entertainment. But what of our character? The … Confessions of a Guilty Church ConsumerRead more
“God Hates Fags”
God hates fags.