As many Americans quickly found themselves out of a job during the Coronavirus lockdowns, some of them joined America's dynamic gig economy to fill in the financial gaps in their lives. He are one man's reflections on working as a food delivery driver.
When Americans first saw the video of the unjust killing of George Floyd, it had the potential to be an impetus to make long-overdue changes in law enforcement practices. Instead it became yet another spark which ignited a powder keg of pre-existing ideologies and other social pathologies.
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to cast a shadow over the world, it is important to remember on this Good Friday that when we turn to the Gospel for comfort, what it is and isn't supposed to "do" for us during a time of crisis.
The U.S government's attempts to control the spread of the Coronavirus has brought to light just how much cognitive dissonance we live with when it comes to how much value we really place on life.
Despite a popular television show, eight NYT Best-Selling books, and thriving ministry in Houston, TX, Joel Osteen's seems more of a motivational speaker than a pastor. Especially when his sermons run a little lean on God and extremely rich on the personal pronouns.
With fewer people in general, and even fewer men in particular, regularly attending church, churches are finding different ways to bring new people in, and to keep the ones they have. But is it working, and is it worth it?
While it is always inspiring when a celebrities gives up their worldly lifestyle for Christ, Christians beware of falling setting all their hopes on a convert's popularity.
