Politics
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
Grading the Great Debate
The first Republican debate of the 2016 election, hosted by Fox News/Facebook in Cleveland, Ohio, drew 24 million viewers–shattering the normal 3-4 million viewers that watch FNC.
It was the biggest debate audience in history.
Thus it earns the title of the “Great Debate.” My wife and I actually settled in for both debates–first with the seven lower-polling candidates at 2 pm and then with the top ten at 6. Read More