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Natural Antagonists

There’s an underreported aspect of the ongoing Hong Kong protests. It reminds us of how news and religion are natural antagonists.

BHAG Anyone?

On this day 50 years ago, Apollo 11 was returning to the Earth. Jim Collins called it a BHAG. What’s a BHAG? And who cares?

Conserberal

Do you consider yourself a conservative? A liberal? If you’re serious about seeking the flourishing of all, you might consider being both.

What Good Can Come From Exile?

The Babylonian exile was an indictment for idolatry. Indictments are not good things, but good things came from the Babylonian exile.

In-N-Out

Glen Stanton of the Federalist Society says new research shows US Christianity is not shrinking but growing and getting stronger. True? Depends on which way you look at it.

Measure Up?

The story of the boy throwing starfish back in the ocean is sweet. But does it measure up to shalom?

Spitting Image

The curious case of Mike May, an American professional skier, might tell us why Jesus spit in a blind man’s eyes. And it might tell us something else.

Surprising Soul Mates

Let’s say you’re 30. A millennial. Into social justice. A religious “none.” Where do you find community? Camaraderie? The answer for some Nones might surprise you.

Why We're Rarely Taken Seriously

My critics say I’m unduly critical of evangelicals. But a new paper written by evangelicals on Artificial Intelligence suggests otherwise.

Castle Christians

If you’re visiting Europe this summer, take in a castle. You’ll see why in medieval times there were two types of Christians. They continue to coexist to this day.