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Rebels Without a Cause: In Submission to the King

It was Marx who argued that, rather than man shaping economic realities, it was the economic realities that shape man. Despite his manifold and manifest follies, he had something of a point here. Wouldn’t hard times give rise to strong … Continue reading

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Last Things First- Knowing the End from the Beginning

Last things last, that’s what I used to say. There’s plenty of difficult theological issues for us to wade through without having to worry about the end times. We all agree, after all, that in the end our side wins. … Continue reading

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All New! Lisa & I on Seasons; What Would Charlie Say & More

Gremlins have been exiled. Lisa on the mic. All your favorite goodies from the podcast. It’s like pumpkin spice day at Starbucks. This week’s All New Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Be Careful Little Children What You Hear: Listen Now

There is a steep penalty to pay for our steeply declining level of discourse. As a culture we have grown radically more emotive and radically less thoughtful. We communicate in 280 characters, through memes, with the broad brushed strokes of … Continue reading

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Here We Stand; We Can Do No Other, God Help Us

The difference between a right perspective and a wrong one is rarely a matter of data. It can happen that way. I may think I need a snowblower because I believe Fort Wayne averages 212 inches of snow annually. It … Continue reading

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The Science of Laughter and the Laughter of Science

I know they do this. In a world where a new crop of dissertations is needed every year and research grants can make or break a university I’m sure there have been extensive scientific studies into laughter. Without so much … Continue reading

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Total World Conquest Through The Power of Repentance

The world is full of hypocrites. The solution to this problem is twofold. If you’re more modern, you deal with the gap between obedience and what you pretend to be by trying harder. You try to make your sin go … Continue reading

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Finding Who We Are By Finding Where We Are

Festival season is beginning to wind down. Here in Fort Wayne, Indiana Johnny Appleseed Days are in the rearview mirror. In my old hometown of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, Fort Ligonier Days have come and gone. These festivals have a great deal … Continue reading

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The Institute for the Obvious: Homophobiaphobia

If you find yourself in a grand quandary, chances are you are missing the obvious. No, I don’t mean that all difficult questions come equipped with easy answers. The point isn’t that every complex question can only be reached through … Continue reading

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What’s Wrong with Digital ID? With a Side of CBDC

The claim is a bit of cliché but like most cliches, it became one because there’s truth in it. You have heard it said, “Technology is not good or bad. It depends on how it’s used.” While I think too … Continue reading

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