Tag: Trump

The Early Bird Gets The Link

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The Theology of Donald Trump

“Vague on doctrine, infiltrated by consumerism and a sentimental moralism intent on helping us all “become a better you,” and sort of interested in “family values” as long as they don’t interfere with our own family breakdowns, many cultural evangelicals are tired of losing the culture wars. They want a winner—“a strong leader.” 

The Heart of Socialism 

This was a thought provoking article. “Therefore, I want to humbly provide three practical reasons, based on my Christian worldview, why more social programs could actually substitute the family, empower the government, and hinder the church.”

Ten Commandments for Pastors, Politics, and Social Media

There is some great advice in here for all of us, not just Pastors. 

A Gentle Political Recalibration for Christians

“Without minimizing the importance of the election or impugning anyone who is a political junkie, I want to offer a gentile reminder for Christians who might be getting a little too wrapped up in the election. Call it a gentle calibration.”

  

Feeling More Like A Sojourner

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I was out to lunch with some friends the other day, inevitably the Presidential race became a topic. All of us, astounded by the rise of Trump in this years election cycle. We began to discuss what implications this will have on our culture and the culture of future generations. While this conversation was going on, the longing for home grew in my heart, not the house I live in a few minutes away, but my home with my Savior Jesus Christ.

Strangers In This World

For most of my Christian life, it has seemed, to be a conservative Christian was synonymous with Republican. As Christians we seemed to find our home in the Republican Party. We were the “Moral Majority” we were the “Religious Right”, we were cozy in our world. There seemed to be a shift that has jolted us into a very uncomfortable position, Continue reading “Feeling More Like A Sojourner” →

The Early Bird Gets The Link

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Recognizing Foolish Leaders 

“How do we know if a potential leader is foolish? The principle is in this statement that Jesus made: “every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit” (Matthew 7:17). We must examine the fruit. And the Bible is quite clear on what the diseased fruit of foolishness looks like:”

Too Sexy For This Selfie 

Very interesting article, may have to get the book.

“Studies estimate American teenagers spend an average of nine hours a day using screens. That’s two hours more than they spend sleeping. Many of these hours are devoted to social media, which some teens admit to checking at least 100 times a day.”

  
How Not to Teach Your Kids the Bible

“Essentially, I was teaching them there is little difference between the power of the gospel and the power of Grayskull. I needed to make changes. My children needed to learn to read and understand the Bible on its own terms.”

Donald Trump’s Surprising Success with Southern Evangelicals

I continue to be baffled by the support Trump receives, especially from people who describe themselves as Evangelical.