The No Kool-Aid Zone Blog
I don't drink the Kool-Aid. For Anyone.
An Inevitable Divide
“And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another.” Matthew 24:10 My pastor has been preaching through the gospel of Matthew. We came to the church for the first time three years ago, after I stepped away from pastoral ministry, and at that time, he was in Matthew 6. I’ve…
What They’re Doing to "Free Speech" in England
George Orwell would be mighty proud. Street Preacher Interrogated by Police The question for us as Americans, in light of the militant advance of the homosexual movement in our country, is this: will the First Amendment prove sufficiently strong to guard the right to dissent when dissent on this particular issue is increasingly seen as…
California to the Rescue for Kiddie Crossdressers
Thankfully, help is now on the way for transgendered kindergarteners: Will Jerry Brown Help Crossdressing Toddlers with their Potty Issues? Really, you just can’t possibly make this stuff up…
Some Thoughts on the Supreme Court's Overturning of DOMA and Prop 8
It’s not news now that the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision overturned both the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8. Interestingly, I think a reasonably-good argument can be made that constitutionally, DOMA was indeed problematic from a federalist position, though I’m not nearly convinced that it should carry the day. My question, though,…
A Balanced Approach to Exodus International and Alan Chambers
Greg Strand does an exceptional job of balancing faithful Biblical insight, compassion, and the right sense of nuance in addressing the issue of Exodus International: Exodus International Shuts Down Little need be added to Greg’s insightful words.
A Tribute to My Father, on His 80th Birthday
My dad turned 80 today. While he might take issue with this, particularly this first statement, his mind is good and his body is strong. I have every reason to believe that he will be with us for a long time yet, and that is my fervent hope. I can say without hesitation that I…