When God’s Law and Man’s Law Conflict–Lessons from Kim Davis

Many interpretations are being thrown around these days about obeying “the law of the land” in these United States of America.

The issue exploded recently into public view when a Kentucky County clerk named Kim Davis declined to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. I’m sure you saw images of her being hauled off to jail by those who said “she was not above the law.” Read More

Insanity in our Time: Congress Votes on Iranian Nukes

People ask me how I write a weekly column for the past seven years.  How do I pick a subject? How do I fit it into an already busy personal, family, and ministry schedule?

First, I think and pray for a few days while watching the news carefully. What is happening in the world and what does God want us to think about it?  Then I simply act on my best hunch, take a step of faith, and discipline myself to type.

That’s no different than any other job. Read More

Why Trump is Resonating

Many people have already asked me who is my first choice for United States president in 2016.

At this point I don’t have a first choice because I like different aspects of many candidates. However, it’s true that I have somewhat of a “top five” I think would make the best and most elect able nominees.

I put Donald Trump in that group. With all his short-comings, many of you might ask why?

Here’s the simple answer. Read More