What does it take for Christians to step into our role as peacemakers in a conflict like the war in Gaza? Let's take a hard look at this question.
Peacemakers and the War in Gaza
Question: Who Should Christians Vote For?
As Election Day draws near, Christians are facing immense pressure to vote—and vote a certain way. Amid the clamor, this post encourages believers to prioritize their conscience over outside voices. Drawing on Paul's teaching in Romans 14:1-10, the post suggests that, while Scripture gives clear guidance on some issues, it allows for personal discernment in others, like political choices.
War & Politics: Christians in War and Politics
Jesus said "my Kingdom is not of this world" (John 18:36), setting his Kingdom apart from the powers of this age, but what does this mean for how Christians engage the realities of war and politics in their time? Are Christians meant to hold political office, work in government, or advocate for political reform? Are Christians allowed to serve in police and military forces? What's our place in this world? These are difficult questions.
War & Politics: First Principle
How do you answer questions pertaining to "war and politics" as a Christian and follower of the Lord Jesus? This post sets out to build a new paradigm for dealing with these issues by constructing a "first principle". Come check it out and help me test this first principle!
Rethinking the “Church / State” Divide
I think we need to challenge the way of thinking that divides life into different spheres and then attempts to assign Jesus' various teachings to their relevant spheres. Jesus is not just Lord over one or two spheres of life, he is Lord over All!
On Being Politically Homeless
I wanted to comment on what it's like to feel politically homeless in the hope that this will inspire others to start thinking for themselves so that some might stand up for the truths that really matter and others might ultimately discover the truths that really define them!
Stirring Up Anger: Proverbs 30:33
Proverbs 30:33 (NIV) For as churning cream produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife. We will not secure peace in our time or bring about a better tomorrow by stirring up human anger. We will only bring about strife and suffering as people are pushed over the …
A Dedicated Faith 