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Where Is Israel on Evangelical Christian Voters’ List of Priorities?

Note: I wrote this article for Jewish News Service with the help of my friend and fellow writer, Bethany Blankley, who I am indebted to for her knowledge and fearless research skills.

Seventeen Republican presidential candidates are vying for the support of evangelical Christian voters from the swing states of Ohio and Florida, to the cornfields of Iowa, to the small towns of the Deep South. Within the varied spectrum of 2016 election issues such as the economy, immigration, and health care, do evangelicals highly prioritize candidates’ positions on Israel and the Middle East?

Major evangelical leaders in America are saying, “Yes.”

“Studies […]

August 28th, 2015|My Blog Post|

Removing the Confederate Flag May Solve Political Issues, But Removing ‘Hate’ and ‘Meanness’ Will Take the Body of Christ

The Confederate battle flag, honored by some who value their southern heritage and vilified by others who see it as nothing but a symbol of deep-seeded racism, finds itself once again at the center of a storm after Dylann Roof shot and killed nine people during a bible study in Charleston, South Carolina last week. But will lowering a flag be enough to penetrate the roots of hate and vile acts that cause death because of skin color or religious beliefs?

There’s a lot to tackle here and debating whether a flag carried by southern troops over 150 years ago should […]

June 24th, 2015|My Blog Post|

Resurrection and Renewal: Why I Wish Easter and the Opening Day of Major League Baseball Were Always on the Same Day

The meaning of Easter brings renewed hope to Christians that through the resurrection of Jesus all is right in our fallen world. And you’re a baseball fan, the opening day of Major League Baseball gives even the most loyal Chicago Cubs fan hope there is a chance for a World Series Title in 2015. Oh how these two days are made for each other.

Before I go any further please don’t think I’m equating a man-made sport with the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. That’s impossible for many reasons, the first being that Jesus is the Son of God who […]

April 7th, 2015|My Blog Post|

Whatever Gerry Finney Has, I Want Lots of It

About two weeks ago while playing tennis on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon I met Gerry Finney. What happened as a chance meeting left me walking away from our encounter a few hours later wanting what this guy has – and lots of it.

Over the past few months I’ve heard Gerry’s name brought up many times.

“Gerry is a great guy,” said one mutual friend. “Have you heard Gerry and his band play around town? He’s a great musician,” remarked another. “Hey, did you hear the news? Gerry has cancer – again,” I heard yet another person say.

Cancer, that’s a bad word. […]

March 25th, 2015|My Blog Post|

Forgiveness: A Lenten Reflection

Many of you know my son attends Christian Brother High School, an all-boys Catholic School in Memphis. As a protestant, it’s been an interesting experience for him and a blessing for our family too.

Each day during Lent the school sends out a daily reflection with commentary from teachers, staff, alumni and friends. All have been excellent but yesterday’s caught my attention given the topic was forgiveness. Ah, forgiveness. It’s what we encourage others to do and ask for from others when we’ve messed up or offended someone. It’s also that incredibly difficult process we struggle with when someone has done […]

March 11th, 2015|My Blog Post|

3 Reasons Why I’m Glad My Protestant Son Attends a Catholic Boys School

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In this season of Lent I am reminded of the tremendous blessings we receive daily from God in an email sent from Christian Brothers High School, where my son is a student. It has also served as a reminder why as a Protestant I made the wise decision to send my son to an all-boys school steeped in Catholic tradition.

Prior to him entering high school, my son and his younger sister attended private and public schools and received a great education at both. My point here is not to debate […]

February 28th, 2015|My Blog Post|
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