Posts from March 2012

Church-challenged Alaska

Church, and religion in general, is not a big part of most Alaskans’ lives. Spend a little time here, and you’ll probably notice that soon enough. Though we have our share of churches here in the Mat-su Valley (I would guess more than most other places in Alaska), what gets me every time we drive…

Profile of the Lone Ranger Christian

Sometimes you hear it said, “There’s no such thing as a Lone Ranger Christian.” That’s wrong – there is such a thing. Of course, he doesn’t wear a red bandana and a black mask. He doesn’t ride a white horse and have a sidekick calling him “Kimosabe.” So how do you recognize this spiritual masked…

Christians and Politics – Some Thoughts

November is still months away, but the 2012 campaign season is going full-throttle and won’t let up until we finally decide who will be President for the next four years. Like probably most of you, I follow politics and my interest grows when a major election approaches. I’ve been giving some thought to how Christians…