Discipling the Nations
There is a curious statement by Jesus found in Matthew 23:15, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel about on sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as …
Author: Don Schanzenbach
Suspender Man™, Don Schanzenbach, has long been an outspoken advocate of recapturing culture for Christ. He holds a MA in applied Biblical studies and a doctorate in applied theological studies in the field of political philosophy and government from New Geneva Seminary. He has been thinking, writing and speaking on Christian culture for two decades.
For Glory and for Beauty (An article NOT about the election)
Not everything that matters to our civilization has its foundations laid in high places of government. We all know that of course but the daily news blabbers would never make you think otherwise. I had to untangle my mind and …
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Conservative or Christian?
The contest is now engaged to see who will be the Republican nominee for president in the next election. There is nothing else in the news. Every pundit yammers like an old air compressor pounding the few bits of actual …
Voting Christian (What Does That Mean?)
As another election cycle advances upon us we Christians find ourselves vexed in our duties and allegiances. The conservative culture to which we are attracted informs us we must vote for the candidate that can win but our hearts understand …
Teetering on Insanity?
The present political races for Republican nominee are a colorful reminder of the contradictions upon which we evangelicals build our thinking. The candidates know they need the conservative Christian vote but have a difficult time figuring out what exactly we …
How Do We Find Answers?
Listening to the current field of Republican candidates for the presidential ticket has reminded me of a need for fundamental change in how we think about the issues of the day. The natural method for evaluating these people seems to …
A Tribute for Denise
It is 6:31 on Monday morning. I have been staring at the screen, praying, staring at the screen. There is so much to say and yet, nothing. We have common thoughts in an uncommon moment. The heart reaches but the …
When Athiests Die
This week marked the death of Christopher Hitchens, famed atheist and writer. His recent book God is Not Great enjoyed considerable travel and joined him in the ranks of the popular genre of writers shrieking about how they either do …
Christmas Hope
Christmas greetings to our friends: It is December 10th today. The season advances upon us. The final yard mowing is some weeks past and the greenhouse must be closed tight at night. In the now later morning light we can view …
Judgment Magnet (Thank Our State Department)
This week Hillary Clinton our intrepid Secretary of State found her way to Myanmar or Burma as it was formerly called. This mountain nation, neighbor toTibet and carrier of the old spice road to China is placed almost out of …