Memorial Day and the Sacrificed
May 27, 2013 | BY: CRAIG M. WATTS — There is much talk about sacrifice at this time a year. Much of it is misleading. Without…
The Irrelevance of Jesus to Congressmen and Food Stamps
May 24, 2013 | BY: CRAIG M. WATTS — It is astonishing to me that politicians who are eager to identify themselves as Christians so readily…
Was the Iraq War Worth It? A Christian Reflection for the Tenth Anniversary of the Invasion
BY: CRAIG M. WATTS — Was the invasion of Iraq worth it? Not by any definition of “worth” that I believe is supported by the gospel…
Love Your Enemies …Sort Of?
BY: CRAIG M. WATTS — I came across pictures of bumper stickers and posters that contain the words of Jesus, “ Love Your Enemies.” But…
How do we Pray for the Troops?
BY: CRAIG M. WATTS — You pray that God protect both soldiers and civilians and you certainly don’t specify which troops. He put a lot…
Daring to Call it Idolatry: Nationalism in Worship
BY: CRAIG M. WATTS — Because of the nature of the church’s identity and mission, patriotic or nationalist expressions have no legitimate place in…
Certainty, Accuracy and Seeking to Follow Jesus
Posted Jun 1 2013 by Craig M. Watts with 1 Comment
JUNE 1, 2013 | BY: CRAIG M. WATTS — Recently on National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition, sports commentator Tim Goldman mentioned…
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