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.
You Yourselves Were Once Foreigners: Have We Forgotten?
“You yourselves were once foreigners.” It’s not a political talking point—it’s a core part of biblical identity. If we forget where we came from, we risk forgetting the God who brought us in.
Power Corrupts: And Christians Keep Forgetting That
Every time the Church gains political power, it drifts from Jesus. We justify cruelty, silence the vulnerable, and cozy up to empire. But Jesus said, “Not so with you.” Here’s why power corrupts—and what the gospel calls us to instead.
