Term Limits Improve Government

Not long ago, I was entering the drive through window of a fast food place, when I saw a bumper sticker which summarized my political philosophy quite well: “Politicians are like diapers. Both need to be changed regularly!” In our own local government, the...

Calvinism vs Arminianism

Calvinism or Arminianism? The debate between Arminianism and Calvinism, which concerns God’s soverienty and man’s free will, is one of the most devisive in the church today. Rather than being an honest, respectful dialogue among brethren, this debate has...

Christian “Dress Codes”

It is true that the Bible tells us to dress modestly and that our true beauty comes from within, not from outward ornamentation (1 Timothy 2:9). But these verses are not saying that nice clothes, jewelry etc. are sinful in themselves. Keep in mind that Jesus wore a...

Confessions of a Political Independent

On occasions where my writing veers into the political arena, it is easy for some to assume that I am a Republican. The truth , however, is that I have not actively identified with any political party in well over twenty years. That decision was very deliberate and I...