When God Was Silent, The Jackals Spoke for God
January 18, 2026The jackals are pulling the levers of powerpoliticians and preachers who speak for GodThey do not wait for God speak They are false architects.They have built a wall of lies,a house of cards,and smeared it with whitewash. They gather a rally, stand before it and declare the wallThe greatest wall.A righteous wall.A blessed wall But what happens when the wall collapsesbecause it will?Who gets crushed?The poor.The sick.The immigrant. The innocent. The least of these, of course. Yet, they keep speaking for God from their own diseased imaginationsclaiming divine authoritywhen God has said nothing. They declare, “Peace”But there is no peace.…
The Magi Refused to Kneel and so Should We
I’m late in writing this Epiphany reflection, but current events demand it. Epiphany is not a sentimental add-on to the Christmas story. It is a confrontation—one that forces a choice about power, allegiance, and worship. January 6 marks the Christian…
Why Christian Nationalism Get’s the Lord’s Table Wrong
Many Christians today feel untethered- searching for a place to land. Strident, angry voices in public square belong to those preaching exclusion, fear, and control. Christian Nationalists claim to speak for the faith, but their message and desire for power…
Gatsby’s Green Light and the Need for Obstinance
I just completed reading The Great Gatsby for nearly the 40th time with my current crop of students. If only I, as a teacher, could use the novel to properly teach students to connect its message to the current mess…
Advent 1.2025
If you’re not part of a church that observes the season of Advent, or if you do not know what the lectionary is, this might seem like “insider” language. I encourage to click on the links below that provide some…
When the Church Said Yes to Satan
I believe in the Devil- not because a horned villain lurks in my theology, but because he lives in the imaginations of those who crave power at any cost. Eric Hoffer argued that “mass movement can rise and spread without…
The Big Beautiful Table: A Refuge for All Believers
Many Christians today feel untethered- searching for a place to land. Strident voices in public square belong to those preaching exclusion, fear, and control. Christian Nationalists claim to speak for the faith, but their message and desire for power and…
These Are The Times That Try Our Souls
“These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and…
Episode 2: Christian Nationalism with Amanda Tyler
What is Christian Nationalism? Find out as we sit-down with Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, as she talks about the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign and her new book, How to End Christian…
Episode 1: America’s Holy Ground
This interview with Brad Lyons and Bruce Barkhauer about their project, America’s Holy Ground & Sacred Sites is an insightful and educational conversation about the beautiful spaces across our nation. All episodes are linked in the right column. They told…
Welcome to the Table
We gather at tables for many reasons. Sharing a meal is certainly the most common, but tables have always been about more than just food. They’re sacred spaces where life happens, and where we nourish not only our bodies but…
