CHRISTIANS ENGAGED BLOG
What Do We Do with these National Burdens?
We see things.
We discern things.
We know something is not right.
When we watch the news and see corruption, political games, or injustice in our cities - we shudder.
Our eyes are wide open.
Separation of Powers and the Heart of Man
The vanity of men - there is nothing like the pull of power, influence, and the love of money. The Bible is full of admonishments to be aware and to be watchful as it relates to our own hearts.
Our God Stands with Us
Although we may be confident that the word of God is absolute truth, it can still be a lonely task to speak the truth to a society that has embraced postmodernism and has thus abandoned any notion of truth.
Words (A Reflection on Independence Day)
The setting sun was drawing another momentous day to a gentle close.
The candles were lighted in the upper room of the small boarding house on Market Street in Philadelphia…
Why the Founders Established the Electoral College
Over the last decade there has been heightened debate about the importance of the Electoral College. Because of increasingly close elections and several elections in recent memory…
ENGAGE - Stand on the Word of God
Are God’s principles relevant in the civil society? In the political arena, we are often told to be pragmatic and to support the candidate that can win…
Secrets to THRIVING in a Hostile Culture
I know there are others who might benefit from these SECRETS, so I wanted to share them with you. Maybe they will bring a little more color to your life…
A Defense of LIFE from One Young Woman to Another (A Response to Valedictorian Paxton Smith)
To say that one must have an abortion to be able to accomplish their dreams is not only a slap in the face to the millions of women who have worked hard to overcome their obstacles as a mother, but it is degrading to women as a whole…
Reflection & Gratitude this Memorial Day Weekend
As Americans, we gather for times to reflect and honor the lives of fallen men and women who served our nation, and we should do so with great gratitude. They fought and gave their lives for our freedom…
This Present Hour
The Scarecrow was pretty smart.
He might have thought he didn’t have a brain, but he repeatedly made observations and reached conclusions quite to the contrary…
The EVIL of Human Trafficking
From out of the shadows to the forefront is one the most horrendous issues facing our nation today: Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children (SEOC). In the United States alone, trafficking and sexual exploitation of children is at least…
CITIES: School Board Elections – Are They Really Important?
If nothing is more important than the education of our children, you would think that voter turnout would be high for school board elections. Sadly, it is not. For example…
CITIES: Practical Ideas to Impact & Shine in Your City
Within the Church, we talk about being “salt and light” in our communities, taking God outside the walls of our churches, and bringing the “God solutions” to real world problems…but how do we practically do that?
CITIES: Choosing Candidates in Nonpartisan Races
With the average city in Texas only producing 1% to 8% voter turnout for a municipal election, believers in Jesus Christ can have even MORE of a voice than any other election…
Is Socialism Biblical?
God ordained three institutions, the Family, the Government, and the Church, and gave them distinct roles. In particular, the Church was given the duty to provide charity to the poor (not the government)…
How Do We Replace the Heroes We are Losing?
Over the last six months – I have lost five friends who I consider to be GENERALS on the front lines of America’s battles - men who exemplified faithfulness, servanthood, leadership…
Election Integrity – Does It Matter?
Clearly God intends for us to select leaders who fear God and are truthful and honest. But how are we to do this? In the United States, a constitutional republic, elections are the principal means…
Do the Best Thing First
I felt fortunate to be at a mission’s conference in California when word of the Capitol riot came to me through my wife. I was able to focus on the conference and all it taught me. Since then…
Preparing Our Hearts Ahead of the Inauguration
As we approach the Inauguration - many of us are looking at this national event through eyes of hurt, disenfranchisement, and fear for our nation’s future…