Is America a “Christian Nation”?

By Byron Harvey / August 2, 2010 /

Awhile back, the President made headlines—and made a lot of people irate, it would seem—when he said words to the effect that America is not a “Christian nation”.  This really cheesed a lot of people, not all of whom are evenly particularly devout. I ask, “what’s all the fuss about?” Questions: Can anyone even define…

The Evangelical Obsession with Bigness

By Byron Harvey / August 2, 2010 /

Recently, I was encouraged to listen to a message given by one of America’s “leading pastors” (whatever that means), a man who pastors one of the largest churches in the country, a fine pastor whose heart does beat, it seems, for the need of people to follow Christ.  All well and good. But the guy…

Underline the Number "20"

By Byron Harvey / July 28, 2010 /

From my father-in-law; a good laugh for your Wednesday: Last week I purchased a burger at Burger King for $1.58. The counter girl took my $2 and I was digging for my change when I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and gave it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies,…

Jesus: Good Clean Fun

By Byron Harvey / July 26, 2010 /

Regular readers of my irregularly-written blog will remember that I have on occasion expressed my frustration with the several different forms of “Christian media”, and today’s post is no exception.  The most popular Christian radio station here in Atlanta, as best I can tell, is 104.7, “The Fish”.  It plays on our radio from time…