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Friendship is Eternal. Politics is Not.

Posted on April 15, 2026 by me

Friendship is eternal. Politics is not. Neither, arguably, is morality—at least as we understand it. I am occasionally asked why I continue to allow certain people to respond to things I post online, even though they are completely at odds … Continue reading →

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American Evangelicalism: A Different Gospel?

Posted on October 7, 2025 by me

Many people assume that conservative American evangelicalism faithfully represents historic, biblical Christianity. The reality is that it’s not even a passable imitation. This is one of the central themes of my book Unboxing God: An Unevangelical Guide to Christianity, although … Continue reading →

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On Walking Alone, Sometimes

Posted on June 26, 2025 by me

I don’t often write personal reflections, but running across the above quote got me thinking about my nearly 70-year journey on Earth (I mean, where else would I journey?) which, looking back, could raise questions about my sense of direction … Continue reading →

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Heresy (with Hot Sauce)

Posted on February 11, 2025 by me

Like many of you, I’ve been dealing with a lot of anxiety and other related emotions over the past few weeks as I try to stay informed while keeping positive. I’m up on the tight rope, as Leon Russell sang, … Continue reading →

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