Posts by HillFaith
WORKING ON THE HILL: Learning To Pray For Your Enemies
Being a journalist covering Congress and national politics, I often hear from readers reacting via email to something I’ve reported, usually in positive terms but not always. Once in a while, a message comes soaked with insults and venom. I got such an email earlier today reacting to my March 20 story in The Epoch…
Read MoreNo, The ‘God Of The Gaps’ Claim Is Not A Logical Argument
Virtually any time somebody who believes the universe was created by God debates another person who denies that claim, odds are good the latter will accuse the former of advocating the “God of the gaps” theory. That theory is a rhetorical device lobbed by the speaker using it at the other person to claim they…
Read More*STAFF NEWS: Look Who Is ‘Movin’ On Up’ On The Hill
Courtesy of Legistorm: Alex Swann is the new Scheduler/Executive Assistant for Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV). Alex previously worked as an intern for the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. He is a 2016 graduate in theatre from Reed College. Joining the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee as a Professional Staff Member is Lucy…
Read MoreLeadership Lessons For Capitol Hill From The Original ‘Star Trek’
Those of a certain age will recall the original “Star Trek” television series with William Shatner as Captain Kirk, which was the genesis of the movie franchise and the second generation TV series featuring Patrick Stewart as Kirk as well. If you work on Capitol Hill these days, odds are Star Trek is not the…
Read MoreWhere Is God In This Coronavirus Pandemic Anyway?
John Lennox is an Oxford mathematician and philosopher of science, which makes him one of the smartest dudes any of us is ever likely to meet. He’s also a Christian and one of the most personable Irishmen in the entire world. (If you’ve ever known any Irishmen, you know how remarkable that is!) That makes…
Read MoreHE IS RISEN! Here Are Eight Solid Reasons To Believe
Mary Magdalene and “the other Mary” found an empty, open grave this morning. They saw no Roman guards there but they claim they saw Jesus Christ, alive. Do you believe them? Here are eight solid reasons you should indeed believe: The first witnesses to the empty tomb and the living Jesus were women: It’s a…
Read MoreSaturday’s Despair Will Be Forever Replaced By The Love Of Sunday’s Risen Savior
It’s the day after the unthinkable happened to the disciples. They didn’t understand why Jesus chose to die on the cross for their sins and for ours, and that tomorrow, Sunday, He would live again. Then everything, EVERYTHING! would be changed forever. For now, though, as the disciples huddled in fear and terror that they…
Read MoreAre Christians The Most Foolish People On Earth?
It’s Saturday, the day after they crucified Jesus Christ to death on a bloody cross and buried Him in a borrowed grave, guarded by a crack detachment of the all-conquering Roman Legion. The guard was to ensure nobody tried to steal His body and claim He was resurrected, as those who killed Him knew He…
Read MoreEaster Is God’s Vaccine For Us
“It’s a strange time to be celebrating Easter. We would normally be enjoying the long weekend near water or sun; spending time with our friends extended families; perhaps gathering in our local churches. “Instead, for the most part we will be bunkered down inside our homes, seeking safety from a deadly virus that has spread…
Read More*STAFF NEWS: Look Who Is ‘Movin’ On Up’ On The Hill
Courtesy of Legistorm: Ian Fury has departed the staff of Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to join up with Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) as Communications Director. Ian’s BA in political economy was awarded by Hillsdale College in 2014. Ian’s hometown is Houston, Texas, and he has an affinity for a certain Major League Baseball team there.…
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