Christmas Miracles and True Heroes

A few weeks ago I wrote What Do Heroes Look Like? I’m happy to report that many courageous of heart are coming out of the woodwork. Pastors, evangelists, writers and publishers are asking the same questions the rest of us are- but they lend their credentials to the cause.

Truth be told, anyone who knows Jesus and has read the Gospels can recognize that the actions and policies of Donald Trump bear little, if any, resemblance to the teachings and actions of Jesus Christ. But when those of us outside the Evangelical Establishment lob our questions into the holy huddle, we simply watch them bounce off the halos of those in the know. We are labeled ignorant, liberal, anti-American, non-patriotic, and just downright wrong. There may even be more sinister insinuations, depending upon how often we pester them and how much noise we make.

Powerful Evangelicals Can Bridge the Gap

Many Evangelicals have simply walked away from the church. We came to see Jesus, to hear about Jesus, and to learn how Jesus followers are supposed to live. Most normal folks have no time, money, tools, or armament to protest. It breaks our hearts to leave our spiritual families, but we are absolutely unwilling to participate in any ministry that supports Donald Trump.

What a tragedy.

But more and more Jesus-lovers are taking the risk, and I am ecstatic. Peering Through the Darkness

WE ARE NOT ALONE!

Christianity Today Magazine Joins the Fight!

I’ve already introduced Red Letter Christians and the Reclaiming Jesus Movement. I am thrilled to report that now we have the support of Christianity Today Magazine.

A few days ago, Mark Galli, the Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, braved the inevitable firestorm of hatred when he was courageous enough to shine a light on the elephant in the room- the utter contemptibility of Donald Trump. Trump devotees insisted that a retraction was sure to follow.

Au contraire, my friends.

Today Timothy Dalrymple, President of Christianity Today, expounded on why CT is taking the stance against the shameful actions of our commander-in-chief. Here is his own editorial, in its entirety:

The Flag in the Whirlwind

I am thanking God today for the courage of everyone who stands up and challenges the Religious Right for their mind-boggling support of Donald. But I especially thank those with skin in the game- the pastors, evangelists, writers, publishers, and other Christian public figures who are willing to risk the loss of revenue, friends, respect, and maybe more. May God bless you and keep you. And may God deliver us from the crazy man in the White House. Amen, and Merry Christmas indeed!