Tag Archives: Evangelicals

Hope or Hopelessness

The division in America could swiftly change if the Christian church heeded the calling of 1 Peter 2:21 “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” Continue reading

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The Indispensable Imperative of Virtue

“Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character” – Albert Einstein So begins the opening line of a leadership paper a former colleague Doug DeMaster and I wrote a … Continue reading

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Wide is the Gate and Broad is the Way

“We don’t collect news to inform us. We collect news to affirm us.” – Frank Lutz, Republican pollster Frank’s observation isn’t new, of course.  Centuries ago, Goethe said “each see in the world what is present in their heart.”  But it’s … Continue reading

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Are Our Beliefs Warranted?

Ten years ago, we pulled up stakes and moved to the “lower 48.” It was hard leaving Alaska but easy to live in Seattle as we were closer to our children, to much of our family, and in a job … Continue reading

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The Paradox of Christian Nationalism

I’ve been wanting to write about Christian Nationalism for some time, but getting that train out of the station has proved difficult. Competing topics abound, plus spring is around the corner bringing its familiar pressures into focus.  Golfing, landscaping, and … Continue reading

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Of Immigrants and Refugees

After 57 years in Alaska, we pulled up stakes in 2012 and moved to the “lower 48.” It was hard leaving Juneau but easy to live in Seattle as we were closer to our children and Tammy’s family, in a … Continue reading

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We Amplify What We Fear

“Fear’s a dangerous thing, it can turn your heart black, you can trust.It’ll take your God-filled soul and fill it with devils and dust.” – Bruce Springsteen I can still vividly remember sitting at the front of church Sunday after … Continue reading

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You Are What You Love

I grew up memorizing scripture, lots of scripture in fact. Mom had her favorite verses and many of those were of the “two birds with one stone” type. We learned scripture but with a learning that was purpose driven, attending … Continue reading

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Metrics of Disunity: Whataboutism

Repentance in scripture (from the Greek word metanoeo) means to have a change of mind. It’s demonstrated by a complete change of direction; a 180 degree turn from the past. But repentence must start with a reckoning, by acknowledging how we have “missed the mark.” And without that initial acknowledging, it’s like sewing up a wound without first cleaning out the debris. Continue reading

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Isn’t It Time We Change Our Stories?

“Well, that’s my story and I’m sticking with it!” Those words, sung decades ago about a man apparently caught in a lie by his girlfriend is something we’ve all said at one time or another. That’s because sticking to our … Continue reading

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