By Denis, Discerning the World Sundry (9): Notes & quotes worth pondering & discussing By Denis Haack Brief notes or quotes on: God’s providence; Trump’s “might makes right” policy; business boycotts as pastoral ministry; and the problem with neoliberal economics.Read more
By Denis, Discerning the World Sundry (10): Notes & Quotes worth pondering & discussing By Denis Haack Brief notes & quotes on leisure; and a Confessing Church in America to resist authoritarianismRead more
By Denis, Discerning the World Abraham Lincoln speaks in 1838 to 2025 By Denis Haack Abraham Lincoln warns that the disrespect for, diminishment, and disregard for the rule of law will fatally undermine American democracy.Read more
By Denis, Discerning the World Fascism: Two Books and an Essay By Denis Haack Some have called President Trump a fascist. Is it true? Or is it merely rhetoric?Read more
By Denis, Discerning the World Sundry (8) Quotations Worth Reflection & Conversation By Denis Haack Two quotes: on the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics and how we can respond faithfully to the chaotic state of American politics.Read more
By Denis, Discerning the World On titles By Denis Haack Some sermons are too long. Some books are too long. And some titles used to be too long.Read more
By Denis, Discerning the World Leadership and virtue By Denis Haack How important is personal virtue to leadership? Very. And the people of God have an opportunity to demonstrate the loveliness of righteousness.Read more
By Denis, Discerning the World Following desires or calling By Denis Haack A strongly believed myth today is that our desires, what we imagine to be the best life for ourselves, is the truest part of ourselves. It isn’t.Read more
By Denis, Discerning the World For reflection: If Beyoncé concerts are a religious experience, where is the church? By Denis Haack A Vanderbilt professor argues that Beyoncé concerts are, for many in the audience, a religious experience. There are implications for the church.Read more
By Denis, Discerning the World Community care means average citizens do not need the AR-15 By Denis Haack The AR-15 is not designed for hunting but for killing as many people as possible in the shortest time possible. Something should be done about it.Read more