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OMG! Jesus' Words in Light of Publicized Scandals

In my last blog post, I reflected on the proclamation of Thomas after encountering the risen Jesus Christ eye-to-eye. His oft-quoted...

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Having only participated in social media since I retired from law enforcement almost four years ago, it took me a while to figure out...

Sanders Comments: A Christian "Straw Man" Erected and Attacked

On June 7th, Bernie Sanders castigated a Trump nominee, Russell Vought, for a blog post that Vought wrote when a controversy erupted in...

Music: More Than Just a Pretty Tune

When we are relaxing or celebrating a special occasion, oftentimes, there is music playing in the background. We may play a tune we think...

The Shack: Bad Theology - Good Theodicy

Recently, I took in “The Shack” at a theater in my hometown of Kernersville with a group from church. It had been some years since I read...

Does the Old Testament God Care About Social Justice?

Nobody likes a bully. We all know what bullying is from our past experiences. Someone who is small or weak is abused physically and...

If I Were God, Would I Have Come?

As Christmas day draws closer, travel plans are finalized, menus are tweaked, and some are going out foraging for last minute purchases....

A Remembrance of Heroes: Desmond Doss and Patrick Carothers

What motivates those who serve our country in the military and in law enforcement to willingly face the prospect of death? Over the...

The "Modern Hookup Culture": What the Evidence is Saying

Recently, I had the opportunity to share with the youth group at my church in Kernersville, North Carolina, regarding “God’s Way v. The...