Growing up we had a pond in our backyard. Ponds are enchanting when you are a young boy —especially at the start of the Northeastern winter. A boy’s courage ascends with each step across the ice-covered water — standing on the deep testifies to a young boy’s bravery. Yet the sound of cracking quickly reveals …
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New York seeks a world in which all of us have the best death possible, consistent with our own wishes and values.[1] Medical aid in dying is commensurate with the Family Physician’s desire to empower our patients not only in their pursuit of wellness, their management of chronic disease, but also the alleviation of suffering …
ChatGPT set off another firestorm of controversy this week. Early in the week, OpenAI launched an improved version of its image-generation technology, allowing users to create images in the style of Japanese Studio Ghibli. ChatGPT and other AI platforms have created images for years, but ChatGPT’s technology enables users to manipulate pictures with nearly the …
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“It is my goal to live with less,” my mentor said. This was not a deep moment set aside to instill profound wisdom or an intentional teaching. Instead, it was a simple offhand comment. Yet, his words created a vision that would both fascinate and frustrate me. Living with less is not a new concept. …
Secularism In 2007, social philosopher Charles Taylor released his book, A Secular Age. Taylor’s central thesis was that secularism isn’t simply the removal of religion from society but rather society’s shift away from religion as the only option. Taylor contended that modern society reimagines religious ideas across a broad spectrum. For him, secularism isn’t the …
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We schedule, manage, and stress over the abstract concept we call time. Time is a fascinating idea when you think about it. In one sense, time is simply an abstract concept that keeps track of nature’s patterns — cycles around the sun and the earth’s rotations. In another sense, time encompasses concrete experiences that awaken …
On December 15, I will step down as Lead Pastor of Restoration Church. After a long season of prayer, counsel, and reflection, my wife and I came to understand that we had completed our assignment leading Restoration Church. Following our December 15 worship gathering, Gina and I will begin a new chapter in Southwest Florida, …
Election season is challenging —especially in a polarized culture. Among the many election season challenges is the reality that we are faced with flawed candidates. Candidates are sinners; therefore, the flaws in both may cause some Christian voters to feel uneasy about engaging in our political process. Nevertheless, voting is a significant instrument allowing Christians …
ChatGPT set off another firestorm of controversy this week. Early in the week, OpenAI launched an improved version of its image-generation technology, allowing users to
“It is my goal to live with less,” my mentor said. This was not a deep moment set aside to instill profound wisdom or an
Secularism In 2007, social philosopher Charles Taylor released his book, A Secular Age. Taylor’s central thesis was that secularism isn’t simply the removal of religion
We schedule, manage, and stress over the abstract concept we call time. Time is a fascinating idea when you think about it. In one sense,
On December 15, I will step down as Lead Pastor of Restoration Church. After a long season of prayer, counsel, and reflection, my wife and
Election season is challenging —especially in a polarized culture. Among the many election season challenges is the reality that we are faced with flawed candidates.
Well, it happened. On Saturday, July 13th, the world watched as a would-be assassin attempted to kill President Donald Trump. Sadly, an innocent rally attendee
Conflict is the spirit of our age. It fills our news feeds while emptying our souls. Conflict is a leading contributor to mental and emotional
Deception is costly. CEOs go to jail if they cook the books. Physicians are sued if they intentionally withhold medical information. Employees are fired if
The call came just before 1 am. “Mr. Trippie, your father stopped breathing. He was without oxygen for 7 minutes. We were able to revive
I visited the mall Christmas week. There is so much inspiration to be found in the mall’s messages. A banner gracefully hung from the rafters
Growing up we had a pond in our backyard. Ponds are enchanting when you are a young boy —especially at the start of the Northeastern
(first published in Christian Post) “Pastor . . . don’t get political!” “Politics have no place in the church.” “Jesus never talked politics.” “What
I don’t log in to Twitter very often. Much of the content is discouraging and does not bring joy to my heart. But regrettably, I
Nefariousness, narcissism, or both? The FBI still does not know precisely what motivated Jack Teixeira to betray his oath of office and his nation. But
This article first appeared in The Fulcrum In Buffalo, New York, we know the trauma of social breakdown and tragedy firsthand, but we also know
On November 24, I ran in the Buffalo Turkey Trot. I have never run this race before, so I didn’t know what to expect –
The legs of Western relativism have been wobbly for a while. And now Vladimir Putin’s war may deliver a knock-out blow. While some Western
What We Don’t Understand About Putin and his church The secular west does not understand religion. Not only do we not understand religion, but we
Did you really expect mass vaccinations? Are you shocked that many people are hesitant, if not dogmatic, in their opposition to the COVID-19 vaccine? I
God filled his creation with duality–black and white, day and night, spirit and flesh. Duality provides texture to the world and without contrast, we have
The right to vote is a significant privilege. When people cast ballots, they are doing more than merely making an abstract opinion known—citizens who vote
Covid-19 is unearthing the best and worst in people. I am encouraged to see neighbors caring for neighbors. I am inspired when businesses donate
Once upon a time, religious liberty was a virtue championed by most. Americans believed that tolerance strengthened the bonds of society and united us around
The cultural landscape has changed in America. Our nation is quickly losing the principles that once bound us together. Institutions that once offered a vision
Another mass shooting — our hearts sink — our anger rises. As a nation, we mourn the loss of life, and we grieve the loss
Recently, a local municipality banned dogs from all public events and festivals.[1] The city cited numerous complaints from small businesses that dog owners repeatedly allowed
6 Things You Need to Know About Marriage A mentor once told us that in life, “There are things that you know, things that
New York seeks a world in which all of us have the best death possible, consistent with our own wishes and values.[1] Medical aid in
The plate is full, but the utensils do not move––nothing moves––time stands still and the showdown begins. If you have raised a child, then you
Marriage is hard. Don’t get me wrong; singleness is also hard. When we are single, we must learn how to battle our flesh, fight loneliness,
Americans are living in remarkable times. Every day it seems tectonic shifts are occurring in our culture. Our society seems to redefine cultural norms with
Social media is a relatively new phenomenon, and there are still a lot of unknowns about its long-term effects on society. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and
God’s will is a concept that is confused in our finite minds. Sincere Christians genuinely want to obey God and follow his path, but often
Why is marriage so difficult? Why isn’t our sex life as good as I expected? How can our marriage survive parenting? How can we have
Religious liberty is America’s first freedom. But in recent years, challenges to religious liberty have abounded. Nevertheless, evangelicals believe that religious liberty is fundamentally a matter of human dignity; thus, religious liberty is a right we must preserve for all people.
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Why is marriage so difficult? Why isn’t our sex life as good as I expected? How can our marriage survive parenting? How can we have an enduring marriage? He Said, She Said, God Said gives the biblical answers to these and other commonly asked questions about marriage.
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Dan Trippie is a native of Buffalo, NY. He received his Ph.D. in ethics from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His concentration is in Political Theology with a focus on religious liberty.
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