I have heard that one of John Wesley's famous axioms was "In the essentials, unity; In the nonessential, liberty; In all things, charity." I'm just curious: What do you think the essentials of the Christian faith are? Published November 29, 2023
In the early history of Western movies, directors often put the hero in a white hat and the bad guy in a black hat. Published November 24, 2023
Several of our relatives visiting for Thanksgiving are not aligned with us politically. Do you have any ideas on how we can set a positive tone for civility without compromising our conservative principles around the dinner table? Published November 22, 2023
Last week, in response to the ever-growing accusation that anyone who believes the fact that America was founded on biblical principles is a deranged Christian nationalist, I posted these three quotes on Facebook: Published November 19, 2023
I've heard you talk about how our American colleges and universities have become "postmodern" and why that is a bad thing. Could you explain further? Published November 15, 2023
In the absence of goodness, cruelty thrives. Where there is no love, there will be hate. Those without humility are inevitably arrogant. Published November 12, 2023
Our daughter attends a Christian school where the issue of election vs. man's free will was recently brought up. We always try to go to Scripture on such things, but we have a lot of questions regarding this topic. Published November 8, 2023
It's been another week of what seems to be terrible news for people of the Bible. Published November 4, 2023
My husband thinks we should limit our son's college options to only conservative Christian schools. Because of our son's IQ, I think we should consider letting him attend a more prestigious secular school. What do you think? Published November 1, 2023
Just hours after Rep. Mike Johnson was elected speaker of the House, CNN reporters Andrew Kaczynski and Allison Gordon posted the following: "Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has a history of harsh anti-gay language." Published October 29, 2023
"One of the problems I have with young people who work for me right now is what seems to be a knee-jerk dismissal of everyone and everything they label as 'old.' It's as if they have no respect for the wisdom that comes with age and experience. Do you have any advice?" Published October 25, 2023
Last week, in this column, I argued, "What happens in Israel will not stay in Israel." I went on to warn that "the next shoe to drop may be in Galveston rather than Gaza." Published October 22, 2023
I am having a hard time with forgiveness. There are just so many vile things going on in the world that I can't bring myself to forgive people (some even in my own family) for their selfishness, arrogance, and the harm they do to others. Published October 18, 2023
This past week, as images of hundreds of mutilated Israeli bodies flooded the news, talking heads in the media repeatedly asked, "How could this happen?" Published October 14, 2023
I've heard people say, "The facts don't care about your feelings." Can you tell me again why you and others are so fond of this statement? Published October 11, 2023
Doctrinal positions aren't meant to be musical chairs. The level of commitment to those doctrines isn't up for grabs. Christianity is not a faith of half measures; it is an all-in proposition. Published October 8, 2023
As a Christian, how can one justify the cavalier dismissal of other people's perspectives? Published October 4, 2023
The second round of the Republican presidential debates is behind us, and by nearly all accounts, America is not impressed. Why? Published September 30, 2023
I had someone criticize me for suggesting that an active homosexual or transgender person cannot be a Christian. How do you think I should respond? Published September 27, 2023
More than 60 years ago, in "The Abolition of Man," C.S. Lewis challenged all thinking people to ask questions with honesty, humility, and a hunger for truth. Published September 23, 2023
