Confusing Symptoms With Our Disease

Confusing Symptoms With Our Disease

Donald Trump has been indicted, again. His supporters believe that Trump’s latest indictment by a grand jury on federal charges brought by U.S. Justice Department Special Prosecutor Jack Smith arising from Trump’s actions to remain in power are baseless attempts to...
When Losing the Debate, Change the Rules

When Losing the Debate, Change the Rules

When the Supreme Court of the United States in 2022 repealed the constitutional protection for reproductive healthcare, they set in motion a cascade of state laws protecting and banning abortion. Liberals lamented the decision, while conservatives celebrated....
Jesus Changed His Mind; You Can, Too

Jesus Changed His Mind; You Can, Too

Do you remember the story where Jesus was confronted about his racism? It certainly wasn’t one I learned in Sunday school. My friend and colleague Kristian Smith preached a message after the overturning of Roe v. Wade called Holding Jesus Accountable that radically...
Hollywood Strike: A Lesson in Togetherness

Hollywood Strike: A Lesson in Togetherness

As of August 7, the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike for 14 weeks and the Screen Actors Guild has been on strike for 3 weeks.  On May 2, after six weeks of discussion with major companies like Netflix, Sony, and Discovery-Warner through the Alliance...
Is Curiosity a Spiritual Gift?

Is Curiosity a Spiritual Gift?

Curiosity is not listed specifically among the spiritual gifts. But there is no clear indication that the biblical lists are exhaustive. Those listed gifts presented to early followers of Jesus helped them and those since to fill important roles in communal living as...