Who doesn’t crave justice, fairness, and the freedom to flourish? These noble outcomes benefit all societies. Yet what catalyzes these outcomes? What predicates or conditions must exist for...
It is the first decade of the 1800s, and for Christians in America, it is a desperate moment. The promise has not been fulfilled. The nation has not...
Black History Month is celebrated in February because it marks the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and of the famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass (who never knew...
In April 2025, scholars and leaders from a variety of fields gathered at the Gallup World Headquarters in Washington, DC, to discuss “groundbreaking research, actionable insights and innovative...
I was speaking to a congregation in Indiana, sharing a bit of my history as a former gay activist who had come to Christ, when a woman seated...
In my last article, we explored how God reveals his presence through creation as well as through arts and culture. Additionally, we learned that we can use our...
Psalm 119:64 (ESV) declares, “The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love (chesed).” A walk through a forest or in an art museum lets us experience...
Each time I’ve watched Wonder—the movie based on R.J. Palacio’s award-winning novel—I’ve been ambushed by this oh-so-moving story about a young boy named Auggie. Tears stream every time—and...
In my last article, I explored how God uses his Word and counsel from others to lead us toward our vocational callings. Now, I will share two other...
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