The Humility Flag
When the Canadian Prime Minister arranged for the Pride Flag to be flown from the parliament buildings in Ottawa, I thought some balancing of emphases to be appropriate. Hence a Humility Flag.
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When the Canadian Prime Minister arranged for the Pride Flag to be flown from the parliament buildings in Ottawa, I thought some balancing of emphases to be appropriate. Hence a Humility Flag.
A number of years ago, Peter’s son passed away and he clung to God’s mercies to be new every morning. In his deep grief, he told his family and himself that “The birds will sing in the morning.”
If Graham is the model of political correctness, then I say to CRC clergy and members, "Say whatever you want. It is ok." Right?
This past week (May 29) Franklin Graham was in Fresno, CA, conducting a so-called prayer rally. He urged Christians to pray for politicians. But he became political when he said California was in trouble.
Bedtime prayers with my 6 and 3-year-old sons had led to a discussion about Alfie Evans, hope, the value of life, and freedom. Afterward, I reflected on the question: What should the CRC as a denomination be speaking out about?
This past Sunday, Easter Sunday, was the most dressed up that I've gotten for church in a long time. As I thought about this, I began to wonder: Am I missing out by becoming more and more casual in what I wear to church?
We are so quick to say “I’m blessed” when thing are working out the way we want them to, but what we often fail to recognize is that we are no less blessed when things are difficult than when they are easy.
This past Saturday I noticed that thousands of young “March for our Lives” demonstrators marched on the streets of our cities but none in front of my church or other churches in the community. Why?
Does the Bible contain the 2nd Amendment principle, "The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed?"
What if the values of equality, freedom, diversity, and human dignity are not really the core values of America? What if Trump really is representing the highest values on which America was established?
The new year gives me a fresh opportunity to ask one of my favorite questions: What books are you hoping to read this year?
If you've read Canoeing the Mountains, what was your top takeaway?
Let's be a denomination that does something concrete and proactive and honest about this; let's be authentic and show our youth and others that it's ok to talk about the hard stuff.
On this milestone anniversary, much can be said about the Reformation. But I’d love to hear, in just one word: what comes to mind when you think of the Reformation?
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Join us for two days of teaching and fellowship as we look at the creation/evolution issue with two dynamic speakers from Creation Magazine and Creation Ministries International.
Does anything good come from divorce? In my experience, the answer is no.
Two verses for teachers on the cusp of summer.
In 2018, we'd like to give the "Together Doing More" section of The Banner a fresh look and a new name. What types of posts would you like to see? Any suggestions for what to call this section?
Are you hoping to do some reading this summer? If so, what books are on the top of your list?
I am really wrestling with what to do with all my books. I guess I could box and store them, but is there another option?
We desire to reach communities that have no idea what “the law” is. Do they really need to hear the law to see their sin? Doesn't it make more sense to meet Jesus, Christ crucified, and let him reveal their sin?
While the article centers on some of the tensions and debates at the school, I think that many of the topics explored are also at play in our wider denominational landscape.
When did the Sabbath day start? Was it on the 7th day of the creation week? At Mount Sinai? Time of Abraham?
Stories that outline the peril of leaning on our own understanding.