On Cognitive Decline
The year was 1806. John Newton, the author of Amazing Grace, was 81 (almost 82). He vowed that as long as the old African blasphemer had breath in his lungs he’d ascend to the pulpit and proclaim the Jesus who… Continue Reading
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Using “Yes, But No, But Yes” With the Secular Right
A little over a week ago, the always insightful Hannah Anderson posted a thread on the reality that many we are calling “nones” aren’t actually irreligious. In fact many are deeply conservative, their just no longer attending church. And there… Continue Reading
What It Means For a Jesus-Follower to “Be This Guy”
I’ve seen this meme pop up a few times. It’s usually in the context of not following the progressive liberal narratives of our day. For the follower of Jesus there is certainly something to be said for this. When many… Continue Reading
One Reason It Feels Like Our Nation is Unraveling
It was the first SNL after the 9/11 attacks. It started on a somber tone. How would a show, which was live from New York and built on satire on humor—respond in the midst of a national tragedy. Lorne Michaels… Continue Reading