The FAQs: President Trump’s Executive Order on Immigrants and Refugees

I believe that President Trump means well–and by “means well” I mean that he is taking seriously the role of government to protect its people.  That being said, I believe that this poorly communicated/executed order has done more harm than good.   Chaos and division do not make us safer.

How to Respond to the Refugee Crisis

I echo these sentiments from David Platt:

“Much of our response to the refugee crisis seems to come from a foundation of fear, not faith. Much of it seems to flow from a view of the world that is far more American than biblical, far more concerned with the preservation of our country than the accomplishment of the Great Commission.” – David Platt

“Now, are there risks in proclaiming the gospel to refugees? Sure there are. But where have we gotten the idea that Christianity is devoid of risk? Security in this world should not be prioritized over proclamation of God’s Word. As followers of Christ, self is no longer our god. Safety is no longer our ultimate concern. So let’s show this with our lives. Let’s go and preach the gospel urgently, knowing others’ lives depend on it, and gladly giving our own lives toward that end.” – David Platt