We're Just Starting
We’ve named the tension. Now we name the empire. The next series asks what Babylon looks like in the modern world—and how we live faithfully within it.
Citizens of a Different Kingdom: When Faith Becomes a Flag, It Ceases to Be the Gospel
Many American Christians would never say their country is more important than Christ. But look at what we put our hand on our hearts for. These aren’t universal expressions of civic respect; they’re the liturgy of a civil religion. And the early church had a word for that: idolatry.
The Cross, Not the Sword: When Strength Looks Like Surrender
On the Fourth of July, it’s tempting to celebrate power, pride, and protection. But Jesus didn’t carry a flag; He carried a cross. His message wasn’t “Make Israel Great Again,” it was “Lay down your life.” In a world that glorifies the sword, we follow a King who surrendered to save.
