The Conviction of Colbert
A few weeks ago, I was watching the always-funny Stephen Colbert, and was amused by a piece he did on Jesus being a liberal democrat. At the time, I chuckled a bit, shrugged off my disagreements, and moved on.Now, however, after seeing the video has gained a bit...
Starting 2011 Off Right
Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. - Luke 16:10This verse from Luke’s gospel has always been especially convicting in my life. For as long as I...
Gifts for the Family Nerd
It’s that time of the year when bloggers get to parade around their favorite books in the name of holiday spirit. After all, for all the chic and splendor of the latest gadgets and gizmos, any curious reader knows there’s nothing more valuable than finding the right...
What Would Jesus Blog?
One of the simple pleasures I enjoy in life is – and I know this sounds crazy – when former CBS investigative reporter, and current political commentator, Bernie Goldberg makes his weekly visit to The O’Reilly Factor on Fox News. Goldberg, you may...
Union Jack!
My favorite columnist, Mark Steyn, made the great point earlier this year that it says a lot about the differences in cultural values between Europe and the United States that when people protest in the streets over there it is to demand more from the government, and...
Does Capitalism Have a Soul?
AEI president Arthur Brooks and Sojourners founder Jim Wallis joined to discuss the question, "Does capitalism have a soul?" The event, held October 28, 2010 on the campus of Wheaton College (IL), was moderated by Washington Post writer Michael Gerson. Does...
The Three Amigos
I’m a perpetually optimistic fellow, but it can be disheartening to reflect upon how disinterested in anything deemed “old” so many of my generation are. Mention the writings of our Founding Fathers in an important text like The Federalist Papers and...
The Rewards of Faith
Many of us are used to hearing Christians talk about the spiritual bounty available to those who believe. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus asks for our obedience while also promising us some kind of reward. But whether these rewards are immediate or eventual, many...
First Principles
The mid-term elections of 2010 have come and gone, and while I am generally pleased with their results, my primary concern before the elections remains my primary concern after: the re-education of America with free market principles. I say “re-education”...
