During an LGBTQ Townhall hosted by CNN on October 10, Beto O’Rourke, to his credit, gave a very honest and straightforward answer to an interesting question: Do you think religious…
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What Should Be Considered Art?
Recently, I got to substitute teach in an art class. The assignment left by the teacher was very interesting and discussed 4 different pieces of “art” and what makes them…
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My 2019 ERLC Summer Internship in Washington, D.C.
This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern again with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC). If you read my blog post last summer, I interned in their…
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Politics as Good Works
In my own life, I have often heard that one reason Christians don’t engage in political activity is because the realm of politics is intrinsically corrupt and dirty. One…
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Homosexuality and the Purpose of Sex
This past week, I spoke at my church’s youth group about homosexuality and the purpose of sex. I got a lot of good feedback from the kids and even some…
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How Should the Church Address Singleness?
Singleness is a growing trend. The United States Census Bureau shows that the median age of first marriage has risen drastically over the last several decades.[1] Looking at the figure…
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1 Corinthians 6:12-20 – A Call to Elevate Our View of the Human Body
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 contains some of Paul’s most difficult writing. Two primary reasons why this is the case is because of: 1) The uncertainty of which words that can be…
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The Double-Edged Sword of Authenticity
One of the characteristics of my generation (the Millennials) is the desire for authenticity. We love seeing someone who is genuinely passionate about what they do and is truly committed…
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California 2018 Midterm Election Guide
Election day (November 6, 2018) is almost upon us. Many of you have asked me to continue doing these election guides. So here are my recommendations. If you live in…
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How Does the Gospel Relate to Ethics and Politics?
In today’s culture, publicly speaking about ethical and political issues is usually frowned upon. This can be especially true in many churches as well. Pastors will rarely address controversial issues…
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