Is Civility Dead in America? The angry voices that you hear on the far left and the far right in America are destroying what little civility remains in our culture. Ten years ago, I wrote a post that posed the question, “Is Civility Dead in America?” While my answer is a solid “YES,” I do…
Papa John’s & the Incredible Shrinking Pizza!
(Originally published on October 9, 2013, and Updated on May 11, 2023) My Most Viewed Blog Post When I wrote my first post for this blog back in 2010, I had no idea how many people would be interested in reading what a relatively obscure (as far as the Internet was concerned) attorney-turned-pastor had to…
Thoughts, Prayers, & America’s Gun Problem
Opposing Sides on the Gun Problem In the wake of another shooting on Saturday, this one at a mall in Allen, Texas that left nine dead, including the shooter, politicians on both sides of the gun debate immediately issued their talking points in the media. What these elected “leaders” said was entirely predictable. They regurgitate…
Darkness Descends Upon New Mexico
The Darkness in the Sky On a clear, moonless night in New Mexico, one can see thousands of stars, shining brightly against a dark canopy. If conditions are just right, the Milky Way, in all its wonder, can be seen from the backyard. I’ve always loved astronomy and star-gazing, even though I can only pick…
Fighting the Culture War with the Right Weapons
The Culture War’s Division After relaunching From Law to Grace last week, I want to dive headfirst into the deep end of the pool on the first day of a new month and write about the Culture War. As a pastor, I often share hard truths — hopefully with grace — with my church family…