Climate and Economy
During the current climate change conference, we will hear how the nations of the world have to act now to prevent a global disaster. What we won’t he...
A Country of Addicts
I know that many Americans suffer from addictions, but I never ran the numbers and so was shocked by what I read in David Kupelian’s new book, The Sna...
Thanksgiving's Blessings
Let’s pause before the busy Christmas season to reflect on Thanksgiving. We think of the Pilgrims, who founded the Plymouth Colony, the first permane...
America’s Cultural Disconnect
A generation ago, the middle class in America had a significant influence on the political and cultural direction of the country. Now we are seeing gr...
Pastors and Politics
Christians depend on their pastors for spiritual guidance. But if they are looking for guidance in how to think about cultural and political issues, m...
Political Polls
Political polls are becoming less and less reliable. The closely-watched recent gubernatorial election in Kentucky provides the latest example. Incumb...
The Barbarians
No doubt you have heard the phrase, “the barbarians are at the gate.” It described what happened when the barbarian hordes descended on Rome. Mark Ste...
Another Form of Media Bias
Media bias comes in many forms. Bias shows up when we see how a story is covered selectively. Certain voices and perspectives are given prominence. Ot...
Paying Their Fair Share
During the televised debates and during the campaign stops, we are hearing candidates talk about the problem that various groups are “not paying their...
Natural Family
Is the traditional family dead in America? No. Supreme Court justices and other federal judges can try to redefine marriage, but that can’t change the...
Transgender Students
Two daycare workers at the Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center in Katy, Texas were fired recently for refusing to treat a six-year-old girl as a boy...
