Thoughts on the Midterm Elections
“I would suggest there is no reason for any Christian to be despondent about the events of this past week. Why? Because God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and self-control. Because we don’t put our trust in princes (or senators or representatives or presidents), in whom there is no salvation. Because our ultimate citizenship is in heaven, not on this fallen earth. And because, as I hope to demonstrate, Christians always have reason to look to the future with hope.”
Book Review: “Fateful Lightning,” Allen C. Guelzo
“Whenever a person frets that our nation is "more divided than ever," it is probably worth pointing out that about 150 years ago, our divisions were so deep that they led to a bloody civil war. Astonishingly, at that time, half of our nation decided to secede and form their own nation, with their own constitution and their own president.”
Thoughts on the Death of Charlie Kirk
“When this blog gets posted, it will be a full 10 days since Charlie Kirk was assassinated... I touched on the matter in my sermon on Sept. 14, but there is so much more to say that I wanted to take this opportunity to share some thoughts for your consideration as we all continue to process what happened on Sept. 10 on the campus of Utah Valley University.”
Book Review: “Why Liberalism Failed,” Patrick J. Deneen
Ironically, as we continue to indulge our appetites and desires, even to the point of freely choosing our own genders, we find that greater government control is necessary to regulate the self-destructive behaviors that begin to dominate society. Radical individualism isn’t the opposite of statism; it actually requires it.
Are Fathers Necessary?
This Sunday is Father’s Day. Millions of people will buy gifts, make phone calls, secure dinner reservations, and devote considerable time and thought to making sure their fathers know how much they are valued and appreciated.