He was a colleague, my boss, my editor and, for a long, long time, our neighbor and good, good friend. From just across the street,

The governor of California is recommending that churches not sing when they worship together. And this has caused much controversy among conservative Christians in that

I have to admit that I’m rather perplexed at how mask-wearing has become such a hot topic. Admittedly, it didn’t help when the pandemic first

I’m satisfied with just a cottage belowA little silver and a little goldBut in that city where the ransomed will shineI want a gold one

The elder pulled him aside after the worship service. “Can I give you some advice, Pastor?” he asked. “Keep politics out of the pulpit. You’re

But to what will I compare this generation? (Matthew 11:16) I mistrust the lazy piety of unexamined biblical narratives and “Hallmark” religious poetry. A loaded

In honor of the Fourth of July, I thought it appropriate to delve into the question of Christian nationalism and its role in America. There

Lately, it seems everything from masks to hugs has become a political statement. With the fourth of July upon us, patriotism and remembering those who

My aunt tried to cross the border last week. She’s a Canadian living in Germany with a daughter living in Michigan. She flew to Canada,