After observing various debates (cultural, political, philosophical), I have concluded that two governing ontologies are in conflict within Western society. Ontology – the nature of reality – grounds how people reason (epistemology) and behave (sociology). In the West, two competing ontologies dominate: survival and sacrifice. Before getting into the distinctions, recognition should be given to […]

On April 17, 2025, The New York Post published an article titled “Why Young People Are Converting to Catholicism en masse.” In the course of this explanation, the article details the exponential growth of the Roman Catholic Church. For example, the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, experienced a 72% increase in converts from 2023 to […]

If we are to continue, and God willing expand, Christian influence, it is vital for us to understand leadership, both for the sake of the church and for our broader understanding of cultural stewardship. Fortunately, the New Testament has much to offer, especially when it comes to leadership in the church. The three basic character […]

Headlines abound about the recent military action in Venezuela, and there is growing speculation about the international implications. Tensions between the United States and China, primarily over the status of Taiwan and the economic direction of the Pacific region, are just one example. How these situations unfold is known only to God.  However, in the […]