Category: Politics

Presidential Pictures: Before and After »

I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. (1 Tim. 2:1-2) Here’s one reason to pray for our leaders: JAMES K. POLK (1845/1849) ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1860/1865) [...]

Thoughts on Sarah Palin and Her Autobiography »

A little over a year ago, she was a largely unknown governor of a state closer to Siberia than New York City. Today, Sarah Palin is one of the most polarizing political figures in recent memory. People either love her or hate her (as the customer reviews of her book on Amazon demonstrate). With my [...]

The Current State of the Pro-Life Movement: Interview with Scott Klusendorf »

Today, I am interviewing Scott Klusendorf, founder of Life Training Institute and author of the new book, The Case for Life. We will be talking about some recent developments in the USA that influence the abortion debate (including the murder of George Tiller, the recent polls showing pro-life gains, and President Obama’s speech at Notre [...]

The Future of World Magazine: An Interview with Marvin Olasky »

When living in Romania, I always looked forward to the arrival of World magazine at the mailbox in our apartment building. Back then, the magazine was printed and mailed weekly, but international postal service slowed things down. I usually wound up with two or three copies at the same time (and several weeks late). But I didn’t mind [...]

A Worthwhile Documentary on the Abortion Debate »

My wife and I recently rented a 2007 documentary about abortion in the United States entitled Lake of Fire. It is directed by Tony Kaye, a British filmmaker who spent 15 years putting this documentary together. Let me say up front that everyone interested in the debate over abortion in America should rent this documentary. [...]

Echoes of Babel: Our New National Sin »

My children will not grow up in a country where race is considered a barrier to the presidency. That fact by itself made me glad as I watched Barack Obama sworn in as the 44th president of the United States yesterday. It gave me a great sense of satisfaction to think about how far our country has [...]

Can the Pro-Life Movement Succeed? »

The 2008 presidential election represents a major setback for the pro-life cause. President Obama will likely replace two or three judges on the Supreme Court. His replacements are sure to maintain the majority opinion that favors Roe vs. Wade. Despite this major setback, the ascendancy of Obama to the highest office in the land fills me with tremendous hope that the abortion debate will be turned [...]

Book Review: Healing for a Broken World »

I knew I had to buy this book when I saw that both Chuck Colson and Ron Sider were recommending it. Healing for a Broken World: Christian Perspectives on Public Policy (Crossway, 2008) by Steve Monsma helps evangelicals consider how our Christian faith influences our view of politics and public policy. Monsma calls us to a biblically-informed view [...]

Definitely the Best Part of Election Coverage Tonight »

Wolf Blitzer “beams in” reporter Jessica Yellin via hologram from Chicago. A first for TV. How cool is that? [youtube=youtube.com/watch?v=a2un9AxQCQU]

Christians and the 2008 Election: Trust, Pray, Testify »

A long and grueling election season is about to end. Today, Americans will elect the 44th president of the United Staes. No matter who is declared the victor tomorrow, Christians must remember three things: 1. We TRUST in the God appoints rulers and leaders over us. No election takes God by surprise. He puts leaders [...]