Posts by Kevin Schaal
Choosing Our Battles Biblically
The day is coming soon when we as believers will have to choose to obey God over human government. It is a choice that the church has faced since the dawn of Christianity. However, the conflation of conservative politics and religion has not necessarily helped us in preparing to navigate those waters ahead. People are…
Read More5 Ways Christians are Getting Swept into a Secular Worldview in This Cultural Moment
What I do want to focus on are the problems I’ve seen with many Christians’ response to this cultural moment. In particular, it seems Christians are getting swept into a secular worldview as they respond to Floyd’s death…without even realizing it. Here are five ways I see that happening. As parents, it’s extremely important that…
Read MoreGod Bless Our Cops – Crisis Magazine
This article reflects conflict between Roman Catholic clergy and laity over the BLM movement. It is an interesting read (KSchaal). Just this Tuesday, two of Gregory’s auxiliary bishops—Roy Campbell and Mario Dorsonville—took part in a Black Lives Matter protest outside the White House. The event’s organizer was Father Cornelius Ejioju, a Josephite priest. Father Ejioju…
Read MoreSupreme Court says federal law protects LGBTQ workers from discrimination – CNNPolitics
This decision has enormous implications for Christian Higher Education, especially institutions that are not under the umbrella of a local church or denomination. Our greatest concern centers on our ability to practice our faith according to the dictates of conscience. The outcome of the next election will also have significant impact. We have been writing…
Read MoreIs Social Media the New Responsible Realm for Influencers or the Battleground for Fools?
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes (Proverbs 24:4-5). Why do you post on social media? This platform for family and friends to connect seems to go off the rails when it…
Read MoreTrying to Make Biblical Sense of this Moment
I have been getting some requests to say something about the social unrest and the racial tension that grips our country right now. I hesitate to say anything because I hear so many people—even Christians—saying and repeating so many unwise things. My greatest fear is that I will just add more foolishness to a conversation…
Read MoreSupreme Court denies California church’s challenge to state restrictions | TheHill
The Supreme Court issued a rare late-night ruling on Friday against a California church challenging the state’s stay-at-home order.In a 5-4 vote, Chief Justice John Roberts broke from other conservative justices to rule in favor of the state. The case was brought by the South Bay United Pentecostal Church in Chula Vista, Calif., which said…
Read MoreTruth Has Fallen in the Streets
This is not a political article. There are no political answers to the mess in which we find ourselves. Isaiah 59 describes Judah in eerily similar circumstances to the ones our nation faces today. Please, take some time now to read the chapter (Isaiah 59:1-21). I would suggest reading in several different translations. It will…
Read MoreIn Praise of Selfless Sacrifice
One of the noblest characters in scripture is Saul’s son Jonathan. He is an example of the spirit of self-sacrifice that we honor on Memorial Day. A brave soldier. The story of Jonathan attacking the Philistine encampment in 1 Samuel 14 is Medal of Honor type bravery. It demonstrates not only his selflessness but more…
Read MoreWhy the next COVID-19 bill might include church liability protections – Deseret News
As churches across the country resume in-person meetings, faith leaders have more to fear than people in their congregations getting sick.Houses of worship could soon face reopening-related lawsuits. Some hope Congress will act quickly to mitigate this risk.“It’s important to ensure churches are not going to be sued by somebody who … is upset that…
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