Category Archives: Bible

Why I am a Christian

Earlier this evening I had a nice discussion with my son about some of the ideas covered in this article. It has been several years since it was published and I have not had time to write something new recently, … Continue reading

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No Place for Truth

Instead of writing something new this week, I am republishing the following post from a couple of years ago. As we approach the Independence Day holiday, I remain convinced that present challenges in our public discourse stem from more than … Continue reading

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The Importance of Story, Part 2: Why the Right Needs Great Art

Before beginning the content of this post in earnest, perhaps I should go ahead and answer one question that might have occurred to some of you: am I speaking about the Right with regard to politics, or with regard to … Continue reading

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Thinking about Exile

The assertion that being a Christian in contemporary America is more difficult than it once was will garner widely divergent responses from the two poles of our divided society. Some on the Right will claim that there is widespread persecution … Continue reading

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“Musicians for Christ” Interview

I am pleased to have been the first interviewee in what will be a series of interviews with Christian musicians on bass trombonist Calvin Audis’s new website. This material might be of interest to readers at The Reforming Trombonist also, … Continue reading

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