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The Reformation was a Tragedy

We haven’t hit the month of October yet, and already I have read so much about the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation that I would just assume be done …

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Why Did God Make Me a Woman?

“Why did God make me a woman?” That question surely crossed the mind of my ancestor, Empress Matilda. She was one of two legitimate children of King Henry I of …

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Taking a Break to Study Covenant Theology

Friends, As you might have noticed, I have been writing a lot about baptism recently. I have approached the issue from a number of angles. The last one I intend …

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Council of Google Plus Podcast on Suffering

I was honored this week to appear on the Council of Google Plus podcast, which is part of the Bible Thumping Wingnut Network. We discussed the issue of suffering in …

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The Ascent of Trump and the Impact on Evangelical Ethics

Yesterday, I saw something in my Twitter feed that made me cringe: a story in The New York Times titled “Trump Says Jump. His Supporters Ask, How High?” What I …

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The Sight of God

One Bible story that has resonated with me for some time is the account of Hagar, the maid of Abram’s wife Sarai through whom he became the father of Ishmael. …

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What I Think About When I Think About Immigration

An acquaintance of mine on Twitter asked if I would be addressing the current controversy over DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) and illegal immigration here in the United States. …

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Critiquing my Critiques

This year, I have written a few articles that are critical of certain people, organizations, or trends in the evangelical Christian community. While these comments have not necessarily been out …