Politics & Religion

God is not Republican, Democrat, or anywhere on the political spectrum. For Christians, faith must come before party loyalty. This post explores how placing spiritual identity above political identity frees us to see clearly, resist partisanship, and join God’s greater agenda of reconciliation — bringing peace beyond politics.

A few nights ago my four year old daughter and I were watching a Disney movie. As each character appeared, she asked, “Daddy, is that the...

We live in a time when it often feels dangerous to disagree, not just with our opponents, but with our own tribes. I have seen my...

We are always making deals. Countries strike trade deals. Governments decide where to spend and where to cut.  Individuals trade time for...

We put people into groups, but Jesus pierced through group definitions to connect with individuals, in all their complex and flawed detail.

A scorecard to measure the health of the nation, based on what Jesus said was important

A scorecard to measure the health of the nation, based on what Jesus said was important

The teachings of Jesus and our national trust deficit

Three questions that explore how the teachings of Jesus can inform my view on U.S. foreign aid.

There has been a LOT of discussion about Bishop Budde’s sermon at the National Prayer Service Tuesday. Most of the commentary related to...