A Prayer by J.N. Armstrong

J.N. Armstrong was the first president of Harding University and the son-in-law of James A. Harding. He believed that Christians were not to participate in war. He made statements like, “To hate our enemies only hurts us” and “We cannot join in the hating, the bitterness, but must keep the spirit of Christ, and try […]

After the Election

After more than a year of campaigning the election finally took place last Tuesday. Some may have stayed up late watching to see the results, while others may have gone to bed early. Some were probably pleased and some were probably disappointed. The nation is divided. Only 2.4% separated the winner from the loser. Even […]

Psalm 100

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his, we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his […]

Why I Lament Election Year

As the election season comes to an end I have decided to offer a few thoughts on why I lament election years. This is not to say that everything associated with an election is evil. I am thankful that I live in a democracy instead of a totalitarian government. I am thankful for certain freedoms […]

Speaking Truth to Power

Here are some political quotes by preachers and theologians that I have found helpful. Some of these quotes should be taken more serious than others, but there is an element of truth in all of them. “We are satisfied that voting does much more harm to the church than dancing does.” David Lipscomb “The effort […]

Helpful Links

There are many of us who probably feel like the girl in the video above. We have grown tired of a political campaign that has lasted for longer than a year. Although there is much to lament about the political process, there has also been some good writing and contemplation on the subject. Here are […]

Some Political Observations

Next Tuesday the people of the United States of America will elect a new leader or choose to keep the one that is in office. Politicians have been campaigning for over a year now, and the public has grown weary of the never ceasing back and forth between the two competing sides. In the coming […]

Faith & Politics: What to do?

The political season can invoke many different emotions. Some people feel confused. They do not know what to do. Neither party tells the truth, and it is hard to discern between what is fact and what is fiction. Both sides believe they have a monopoly on the truth, and neither will give an inch. Most […]

A Reasonable and Interesting Discussion on Faith and Politics

This is a great discussion I posted a couple of years ago, but I feel like it is something that needs to be revisited. It is an engaging discussion between three individuals, who represent three different generations, and three different perspectives. I hope it will be edifying, and possibly challenge some of your own beliefs.

Render to Caesar What is Caesar’s

“Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s” is a famous passage from the Bible that many people know. It is taken from an account found in Matthew and Mark where Jesus is asked about paying taxes. Some Pharisees were trying to trap Him by posing a dilemma, a scenario they thought he could not get out […]