The 2020s will be the most impactful decade for the world since the 1930s. Understanding the generational shift happening as we transition from a culture dominated by Baby Boomers to one dominated by Millennials will introduce changes that will impact everything from economics to the church.
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Is Sesame Street still safe?
James Gottry observes, If you have kids, or if you ever were a kid, you know about the television show Sesame Street. It’s been around for more than 50 years and it’s been appropriately described as an American institution, with lovable characters, entertaining stories, and unique music. It was the first television show to base … Continue reading Is Sesame Street still safe?
How Can Bernie Sanders Happen in America?
A number of pundits have recently argued that younger voters, especially those under 30, are less inclined to be bothered when they hear the word “socialism,” since they have no firsthand memory of the Cold War. To some extent, this must be true. Those who weren’t alive during socialism’s cruelest catastrophes — or even its … Continue reading How Can Bernie Sanders Happen in America?
Woman who fled a communist country fears for America’s future if socialism prevails
Monalisa Foster didn’t know bananas were supposed to be yellow. The bananas she ate were green. It wasn’t her fault. She grew up in Nicolae Ceaușescu’s communist Romania, where food was scarce and people waited in line for rations. Now, especially with the presidential election coming up, Monalisa worries that the U.S. could be headed … Continue reading Woman who fled a communist country fears for America’s future if socialism prevails
The dark side of technology withdrawal
Brad Huddleston observes, I can’t tell you how many times, after giving a talk, a parent has come up to me and said something like, “You just described my child to a tee.” The only thing I do is give a list of the general symptoms of digital addiction with explanations. Here’s the list: anger … Continue reading The dark side of technology withdrawal
Hong Kong church stands firm amid chaos
CE Comment: I continue to be amazed at the steadfastness of the Church in Hong Kong. I recently highlighted the impact Christians are having within this troubled region of China in a small group lesson. American Christians need to watch the Christians in Hong Kong to see how a church can stand in the midst of … Continue reading Hong Kong church stands firm amid chaos
Pastors don’t link world events to speeding up return of Christ
The Doctrine of Eschatology is falling on hard times in this age of the church. Mention the Study of Last Things or Bible Prophecy today and most evangelical pastors will look at you with either a blank stare (because they haven't a clue what you are talking about) or they will think to themselves, "this … Continue reading Pastors don’t link world events to speeding up return of Christ
Iran Vows Revenge Against The United States, And The Phrase “World War 3” Is Now Trending…
CE Comment: Even my daughter recognized this as an ugly start to 2020. Ironically, as this news was breaking, she was filling out a form for Federal Student Aid. Many on Twitter started warning that submitting such an application would make my daughter eligible for the draft! Those concerns were misplaced, but it is sad … Continue reading Iran Vows Revenge Against The United States, And The Phrase “World War 3” Is Now Trending…
New Zeitgeist Term of the Week: “TERF”
If we have learned anything in 2019, it is the reality that the far left is a religious cult. They enforce a strict rule of code that if one violates it, there is quick and sudden condemnation. The latest is author J.K. Rowling. Rowling is a self-identified feminist, but she made the awful, terrible decision … Continue reading New Zeitgeist Term of the Week: “TERF”
The Democratic Cold War on Christianity Heating Up
The Culture Wars of the last 30 years are slowly evolving into a Silent Cold War with leftist Democrats openly engaging on every front Christians and Christian-leaning companies and organizations. Do not be misled: this is a clash between two worldviews: a Western, Judeo-Christian worldview and a Marxist, secular-humanist worldview. If you read the end … Continue reading The Democratic Cold War on Christianity Heating Up