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As American politics takes on an increasingly apocalyptic tone, it should not surprise us to see the politically invested ascribe religious significance to their favorite politicians. Since their political heroes are little messiahs, every misstep and character flaw is explained away or buried under an avalanche of “whatabouts.” Neither political party can claim complete innocence […]
Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida’s Big Bend area yesterday morning. Some residents who chose to ride out the storm at home had to “swim out of their windows” to escape waves of water crashing through their front doors. It then flooded parts of Georgia and the Carolinas before moving offshore this morning. In other […]
Sarah Young, the bestselling author known for her devotional book Jesus Calling, is experiencing “rapidly failing” health, her publisher said in a statement this week. “We received the hard news that Sarah’s health is rapidly failing,” Thomas Nelson Publishers wrote in a social media post last week. “We know that Sarah really believes in the power […]
‘Why can’t God use Richie?’ says Pastor Joey Tellez A screenshot of Richie the Barber from an August 2023 video. | Screenshot: YouTube/RichieTheBarber A Southern California pastor is helping a self-described clown barber to become a pastor himself after documenting his conversion on social media. Richie the Barber, whose real name is Richie Esposito, is […]
Sarah Young | Jesus Calling/Screengrab Sarah Young, author of the devotional Jesus Calling, is in “rapidly failing” health, her publisher, Thomas Nelson, revealed in a statement asking her supporters for prayers. “We received the hard news that Sarah’s health is rapidly failing,” Thomas Nelson Publishers wrote in a social media post last week. “We know […]
Idalia strengthened to hurricane force early this morning and is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast tomorrow as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. Evacuations have begun, schools have closed, and hospitals are suspending services ahead of the onslaught. As a reminder of the tragedy that could be unfolding, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf […]
As I have aged and grown in my own intellectual acumen (for better or worse), I’ve noticed a pattern in other intellects. There are certain people whose beliefs, convictions, methods and strategies are based upon the last book they read. Or the last church they visited. Or the last substantive conversation they had. In other […]
Not long ago, in mixed company, I overheard a friend of mine say something to the effect of “I grew up in purity culture but guess what! I recently lost my virginity!” While I am all for forging your way ahead past spiritual abuse, purity culture and fear-based teachings, I believe so strongly that purity […]
The world and its geo-political sensitivities are far different from the last century. While industries, businesses, and politicians have to contend with phenomenal changes, it appears that Western churches and missions are unwilling to adapt to the complex new realities. Take, for example, the lingo used by mission organizations. Many still use old language, which […]
We said goodbye to Pastor Tim Keller on August 15 from beneath the soaring ceilings of the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Over 2000 people from all over the world filled the cathedral that had been opened for the memorial service thanks to the long friendship between the Presbyterian pastor and Catholic […]