“Hope has 2 beautiful daughters: Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are. Courage to ensure they don’t stay that way” -St. Augustine “Where there is…… Read more “Make Us One: Does unity and civility sacrifice conviction?”
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SCOTUS Ruling: A need for compassionate and convicted clarity
I strive to be a peacemaker. That means I often seek ways to resolve a conflict from an option beyond an “either/or” approach. I even teach principles…… Read more “SCOTUS Ruling: A need for compassionate and convicted clarity”
Make Us One
“If there was ever a time for a unified voice from the Body of Jesus, It’s now.” That was the thought I had as I read a…… Read more “Make Us One”
Disagreement without Demolition
This week, I was reminded of the rarity, difficulty, and importance of civil disagreement. I’m preparing to present a workshop next week in Dallas, Texas based on…… Read more “Disagreement without Demolition”
Hands and Feet in Ferguson or wherever you are
In a matter of minutes, the Grand Jury will announce its decision regarding Officer Darren Wilson’s actions and their relation to the death of Michael Brown. There is…… Read more “Hands and Feet in Ferguson or wherever you are”
Why Leonard Sweet wrote a “Forward” for my book, not a “Foreword.”
Readers have asked if I made a mistake on the cover of my book, Hand Over Fist: An Invitation to Christ-Centered Civility. The cover reads “Forward by…… Read more “Why Leonard Sweet wrote a “Forward” for my book, not a “Foreword.””
Embrace the Variety
I read a blog post recently that really got me thinking. In the post, Pastor Alan Rudnick advocates for services based on differing worship styles to be de-segregated,…… Read more “Embrace the Variety”
Agreeable Disagreement
My dissertation was on the topic of civility. My upcoming book is on the same topic. Civility is a big deal to me, but it’s not because…… Read more “Agreeable Disagreement”
When It Looks Like I Have Failed
While preparing a lesson on fear, I came across this prayer. It references one of my biggest fears- the fear of failure. I found it encouraging and…… Read more “When It Looks Like I Have Failed”
Ham on Nye: What it isn’t
Sad that the Bill Nye / Ken Ham debate is being billed as “The Bible vs. Science,” or Atheism vs. Christianity. This debate is about neither. Not…… Read more “Ham on Nye: What it isn’t”
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