Month: August 2010

I would like to say no. But every once in a while, I am faced with evidence that I allow my racial and ethnic biases to impact my decisions. Seeing such things is never easy or comfortable. Writing about them publicly is even harder. I was convict… →

From John Stewart… worth watching the whole clip: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Extremist Makeover – Homeland Edition www.thedailyshow.comDaily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party →

From Pastor Joel Hunter… →

One of the themes that comes up here a lot, especially in the comments, is the importance of relationships in regard to bridge-building, community-building, reconciliation, etc. Just yesterday, Brian S. really hit on the importance of this in his … →

I am an evangelical Christian. I have been for 18 years. I have no plans on changing that. But so much within American evangelicalism is so wrong… I sometimes wonder why I bother to keep the term. But the reason is simple — I am an evangelical … →

Wading into more politics… some thoughts on Proposition 8, the recent court ruling overturning it, and the likely long appeals process… First some personal thoughts… then some thoughts for Christians who support gay marriage… and then some… →

I rarely wade into political issues on this blog… and when I do I almost always regret it. That aside, here are some thoughts on the Mosque at Ground Zero controversy… I think those who oppose the project are wrong. I think they are wrong fact… →

A summer night in 1992 — around 3AM in the morning — I met Jesus face-to-face for the first time. And I surrendered my life to Him and his leadership that day. I was 17 years old and working on Martha’s Vineyard. That night I hiked out to Lucy V… →

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