Decline in Religious Belief: America’s Faith Hits a New Low
The United States is facing a serious decline in religious belief. The number of Americans who believe in God has dropped to the lowest level in the 78 years Gallup has asked the question, per a recent poll.
Driving the news: 81% of U.S. adults say they believe in God — down 6 points from 2017.
Belief in […]
Luke 15: The Lostness of Both Sons in the Parable
In Luke 15 we see that the older brother became angry and refused to go into the father’s feast, after the return of his wayward younger brother.
Jesus often speaks of sin and salvation under the metaphors of being lost and found.
Gratefully, in Luke 15 there are three parables that Jesus tells the religious leaders, the […]
China and Russia: Why They’re Not the Final Superpowers
China and Russia may experience a rise in global influence, but neither country will ever be the ultimate power.
The war that has been raging on Ukrainian soil by the Russian Army is nothing short of the biggest human tragedy and catastrophe since World War II. As the country of Ukraine is being destroyed, Ukrainians soldiers, […]
Legalistic Christian: Self-Centered or Other-Centered Faith?
As one contemplates the mess this world is in, with its social unrest, disparities, pandemics, earthquakes, famine and pestilence, one realizes that for the current situation to change, for there to be a better, more civil world, it will require a power outside of the carnal, self-centered, or even legalistic Christian human condition for a […]
God’s Covenant: More Than a Real Estate Contract
God’s covenant with His people is unilateral. God to man. It is 100% of grace. Man has nothing of value to bring. It is not a transaction. It is unmerited favor. It is not a real estate contract, where we believe that because of our good behavior we earn and are entitled to a free […]
Pacifism: Honoring the Sacredness of Life in a Violent World
There are enormous ethical challenges in our world today, one of which is the sanctity and dignity of human life. Human beings reflect the image of God, created by the God of the universe, carrying special dignity as sons and daughters of God. As followers of Jesus Christ, how can someone train to become skillful […]