Joseph Backholm

Joseph Backholm

Op-ed Contributor

The Left isn’t afraid of Christian nationalism. Here's what they fear.

Recently, California decided they will not only pay for the abortions of people who live in other states, they’ll cover travel expenses as well. They won’t pay for cancer treatments, chiropractor appointments, chronic dental problems, mammograms, adoption expenses, or the expenses associated with raising a child. Just your abortions. 

The Left isn’t afraid of Christian nationalism. Here's what they fear.

Should Christians always be winsome?

Yes, kindness and gentleness are fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23), and they should define how we live. But this does not mean we can only do and say things that immediately make people happy. The words we use with the broken and outcast may well be different from those we use with the liar, the wicked, or the abuser in the midst of their abuse.

Should Christians always be winsome?

Is diversity a biblical goal?

No doubt, the emphasis on diversity is well-meaning, but it comes with real risks. If we pursue diversity with more passion than we pursue love, we are very likely going to miss both.

Is diversity a biblical goal?

The sleeper SCOTUS case that could radically change education

This case is significant for Christians because, should the court find that it is unconstitutional to exclude schools that provide religious instruction from school choice programs, every Christian school in the 21 states with school choice programs would become options for families.

The sleeper SCOTUS case that could radically change education

What to believe about issues Jesus didn’t discuss

When considering what Jesus said and thinks, our attitude makes all the difference. Any time we find ourselves saying, “Jesus didn’t say you can’t…” is a good time to take inventory of our motives and make sure that we are really wanting what God wants and not merely trying to justify doing what we want.

What to believe about issues Jesus didn’t discuss

Is the Equality Act Biden’s dragonnade?

Unity has been an early theme of President Biden’s term. However, one of his early legislative priorities is the Equality Act, one of the most divisive pieces of legislation ever seriously debated.   

Is the Equality Act Biden’s dragonnade?