There’s a quiet arrogance that’s crept into American Christianity — the idea that we’re the standard-bearers of God’s favor, the chosen nation sent to enlighten the rest of the world. You can hear it in our politics, our missions, even in some of our worship songs that sound more like national anthems than prayers. It’s…
Rotten fruit: Examining the Leaders in US Politics
Jesus taught in Matthew 7:17–18 that “every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.” This principle is not just spiritual—it is observable in every part of life, including the world of politics. When we examine…
Whitewashing a Legacy of Hate Speech
“How you die does not redeem how you lived.” ~Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Senior Pastor, Alfred Street Baptist Church Charlie Kirk built his platform on a narrow and combative vision of Christianity, and now many media outlets, political allies, and Christian leaders are actively whitewashing his image. The 5-hour long memorial was nauseating: they presented…