The divine destruction of Sodom in Genesis has long been blamed on homosexuality. But that’s not what the Bible says. Continue reading What does the Bible about why Sodom was destroyed? Probably not what you’ve heard
In some ways, the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes comes across as more Buddhist than traditionally Christian in its outlook. Its emphasis is clearly on the here and now, and the world of Ecclesiastes is one in which there is … Continue reading Ecclesiastes sounds more Buddhist than Christian in its outlook
As someone who has been a participant or close observer in the political system for decades, I have ended up on the losing side of political fight after political fight. I have voted for the losing candidate about half of … Continue reading Utah redistricting defeat goes beyond a normal political loss
We must now allow the Second Great commandment to be seen as inferior to the first. Continue reading How can you love God? By loving your neighbor
I used to think I was pretty good at accepting people who are different than I am. Continue reading I thought I was good at not judging others, until …
As much as anything else, “Sealed” makes grace more than a theological concept; it treats grace something to be lived more than to be studied or preached. Continue reading Intimate memoir details a life transformed by grace
Dear Gov. Cox: You said in a TV interview this weekend that you don’t know whether the Legislature’s decision to end the statewide mask mandate on April 10 is too early or too late. That’s too early, and I urge … Continue reading An open letter to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox: April 10 is too soon to end the mask mandate
The Jeep ad wasn’t for me. And I mean that in two ways: I’m not part of the target audience that the ad was made for, and neither am I likely to find any appeal in Jeep models similar to … Continue reading Go after the middle, says the Jeep ad; but is that the middle?
This is the draft of a sermon (talk) I gave on Nov. 8, 2020, at the Union Park Stake (Utah) 3rd Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Love is central to the gospel. Jesus himself said … Continue reading 3 ways you can increase your capacity to love as Christ loved
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