Has the Dream Been Realized? Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

     Today (August 28th, 2013) marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous "I…

What the Evangelical's Response to Miley Cyrus' VMA Performance Should Be

I must admit that I do not watch the Video Music Awards.  I never have and, quite frankly, probably never will.  Many, however, do.  One…

Balancing the Mind and the Heart

When I was a child, there were three boards at the playground that were mounted at three levels.  The object was to walk the boards…

Respect and Concern: Lost Ethics

Jesus said that of all the commandments in the Bible, two stood out as the most important.  He said, "You must love the Lord your…

God loves all people

Is God a Racist? An Evangelical Pastor's Response to Anthea Butler

Is God a racist?  According to Professor Anthea Butler, God is a violent racist.  Butler, a professor of African Studies at the University of Pennsylvania,…