Wisdom of History
Gain wisdom from history to live lives and establish civilizations that are good—that are very good.
Ending Violence: Putting Faces with Names
As I was writing my book Hoping in the LORD (based upon the Gospels), I reached the story of the arrest…
Keeping the Powers of Money, Religion and Kingdoms Separate
In a perfect world, the Powers of Money, Religion and Kingdoms, would already be vanquished—crucified with Jesus so that the…
Good Soil
At least once a year, we need to ask ourselves, are our lives “good soil” for the Word of God?…
Confusing Being-Fit With Being-Forgiven
There is often confusion between being fit and being forgiven. In particular, people who are unfit to do something will…
LORD Willing
Among Christians, we sometimes say, “LORD willing, I will do this and that.” The unexpected events of 2020 have taught…
Bearing the Cost
A story about King David used to puzzle me. But now I understand how David’s wisdom applies in our lives…
The Genius of the Common Law
When confronted with difficult decisions, I often say, “I’ll use the genius of the common law.” What do I mean?…
Pandemic Wisdom: Visions of America
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18, KJV). This Biblical proverb reminds us: as we battle the…
Pandemic Wisdom: Praying and Waiting
There are few things more important in life than praying and waiting. Nevertheless, few of my prayers last over one…
Building Houses on Rock: Mercy and Forgiveness
At the end of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explained why everyone should put his words into practice. He…