School Shootings: A Christian Response
School Shootings: A Christian Response When historians in the future list the worst tragedies of our time, what will they mention? Covid? Terrorism? Katrina? Somewhere on that list will probably be school shootings. We have asked the question “Why?” repeatedly...
Better Than Gold
Better Than Gold Those who serve in the military talk about having a code. Businesses have standards they expect employees to follow. Communities have rules and customs they want everyone to respect. Anywhere you go, you will find basic beliefs about how you...
“We’re Not Supposed to Judge”
“We’re Not Supposed to Judge” How do you feel when someone criticizes you? We don’t like it, especially if the criticism is unfair and harsh. That is understandable. But not all criticism is bad. Sometimes it is for our good. Today there is an idea among Bible...
No Government is Perfect, But…
No Government is Perfect, But… R.L. Whiteside, in his 1945 commentary on Romans 13, discusses corrupt governments. He argues that bad governments do not invalidate Paul’s teachings. Just as the devil can influence churches without owning them, he can influence...