Ten Commandments Displays in Public Schools
The Ten Commandments have long been understood as articulating central religious and moral duties accepted by almost everyone (at least…
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Review of Timothy S. Goeglein, Stumbling Toward Utopia: How the 1960s Turned into a National Nightmare and How We Can Revive the American Dream (Nashville: Fidelis, 2024).
From Plato to Rousseau to Marx, all utopian thinkers have had an optimistic view of human nature. That is, they…
J.R. Tolkien: The Birth of Christ is the “Eucatastrophe” of Man’s history
This Christmas we have another contribution to the fantasy story line created by the Christian author, J.R. Tolkien. An animated…
A Different Band but a Familiar Tune: Trump’s Second-Term Policies on Israel
President Trump’s transition and, in particular, his announced incoming foreign policy team should hearten advocates of a strong U.S.-Israel relationship….
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A Call to Discipleship: A reflection on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, “The Cost of Discipleship”
I just finished rereading Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book, “The Cost of Discipleship” (1959 Macmillan edition). In this book, he states, “When…
Thy Word Is A Lamp Unto My Feet: Bible Sales Surge In 2024, But Is It A Good Thing?
You may wonder what could be negative about a rise in Bible sales. More Bibles finding their way into American…
A Christian Response to the Global Fertility Crisis
The Guardian recently shared an interesting article: “The global fertility crisis: are fewer babies a good or a bad thing? Experts…
On The Day I Die
Not everyone knows the day they’re going to die. It could certainly be a difficult and anxious day, knowing you…
Faithful Stewardship: How to Prosper with Purpose
As an economics professor, I regularly get asked for money-management advice. I have advanced degrees in economics and finance but…
Abortion at the Ballot Box in 2024
Abortion was on the ballot in seven states in the 2024 election. Even with the presidential choices and the numerous…