Reflections on the intersection of Christianity and everything else
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Fear God, Not Man
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” -Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.” -Proverbs 29:25 Throughout my life, the fear of man has proved a constant temptation. I naturally desire the approval and respect of others, which, when tempered, is not…
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Christian Deconstruction: 4 Common Traits
Deconstruction stories often trouble Christians. Once professing followers of Jesus have abandoned some or most of the classically Christian beliefs they once held. As I have read, watched, and witnessed numerous such stories, commonalities became apparent, and a particular pattern emerged. Not all stories fit the pattern completely, but a majority do. I want to…
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Reflections on Pride Month: 2 Suggestions for Christians
The last decade has witnessed a seemingly exponential growth in the moral and political divide in America. There doesn’t seem to be an issue that doesn’t excite strong opinions and emotions: Trump, immigration, Black Lives Matter, climate change, LGBTQ, etc. This cultural tension appears to be a religious struggle between conservative and liberal visions for…
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Letters To My Sons: A Force To Be Reckoned With
This is the first letter in what is hopefully an ongoing series of letters for my sons (Caleb, Gideon, John, & Nate) and other young men. What kind of man do you want to be? How do you want others to view you? How do you want your family, friends, and enemies to view you?…
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C.S. Lewis’ Argument From Reason: Or, Why Naturalism Is Almost Certainly False
C.S. Lewis is famously known for his children’s fiction series, The Chronicles of Narnia. However, when it comes to defending the Christian worldview, Mere Christianity is the work he is often remembered for, including what has now become known as the trilemma, or the Lord, Liar, Lunatic argument. But Lewis’ apologetic prowess did not stop…
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Is Patriarchy Bad? – A Review of The Making of Biblical Womanhood
So I’ve finally finished reading The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr. This book has been somewhat of a “best-seller” in conservative Evangelical circles. Given its popularity and the limited critiques written from a complementarian/patriachal position, I felt it appropriate to say a few words (ok….maybe a lot of words). There were a…
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Owensboro Fairness Ordinance – Response to Kali Speaks – Part 1
A few days ago, Kali Speaks wrote a blog that responded so some points I made on a post in the Owensboro Fairness Campaign facebook group. In the blog below (and 2 to follow), I want to respond to her counterpoints. Kali was very thoughtful and many have praised her words. I do not presume…
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Gay Is Not The New Black
In my town of Owensboro, KY, there is a big push towards enacting a fairness ordinance. The goal of this ordinance is basically to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected classes. As has been noted many times, such ordinances are problematic for many reasons, most notably this type of legislation…
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Answering Objections to School Choice Legislation
January witnessed a massive shift in the balance of power both in this state and at the Federal level as Republicans gained control in both. One thing is certain; we will all be confronted with new ideas and change. One such topic that seems to be making both national and state headlines is education, and…
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Logical errors of the sexually confused culture
Given the recent same sex marriage ruling (SCOTUS) by the Supreme Court, one cannot help but be amazed at the rapid pace with which this moral and sexual revolution has happened. However, I want to challenge the moral and logical foundation this movement is based upon. The LGBT movement, along with its societal and legal…
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Jordan D. Tong 