October 31

‘Lines of communication’

There is no such thing as a perfect candidate, but I have no doubt that Marco Rubio, Carly Fiorina, or any of the other GOP candidates would be better than the Democratic alternative. I’m enjoying the primary process.

Joe Bruce on wng.org

How about Rubio for president and Fiorina for vice president? Both are well-qualified and would be far better than the people now in those positions.

Gilbert Helvie on wng.org

Although national security, jobs, and the economy are all vital to the country’s success, we need a leader who can redirect our moral compass and is willing to address the issues from the “bully pulpit.”

Greg T. Wendowski / Osceola, Ind.

‘Stormy forecast’

Jesus said Christians should expect to be persecuted. What we face here in the United States now is a simple challenge to our faith, not persecution.

Tricia Roush on wng.org

The “stormy forecast” has been defined clearly by the Word and by history. There will be an increase in persecution for those who stand with God. Jesus, the disciples, and Christians over the centuries have given their lives; now it is our turn.

Todd Taylor / Eastvale, Calif.

Christian talk of persecution can create needless fear among believers, encouraging some to adopt a bunker mentality and retreat rather than stay engaged for the common good. We are like the man drowning in 2 feet of water: All we have to do is stand up.

Robert Finlayson on wng.org

Great read. While it’s hard for me to imagine persecution in the USA, as a child of the ’50s I have seen the steady erosion of our Judeo-Christian values. For me, Os Guinness expresses it best: Our cultural problems are of our own making. Our primary concern should be for repentance and restoration.

Mickey Giles / Austin, Texas

‘Squandered gifts’

This was beautiful. In our day of gender and marriage confusion we need more writers to help us see again the beauty in God’s created order. We recognize the pains of alienation and broken relationships, but we seldom tie it to how far we have gone from God’s design.

J. Arvid Johnson on wng.org

Our post-Christian culture needs this backstory to provide a basis for ethics and morality. Janie B. Cheaney reintroduces us to the magnificent truths that God had a purpose for our creation, and His glory and love are on display everywhere.

Michele Morin / Warren, Maine

When we begin at the beginning, at God’s creation, so many of our present-day conclusions about human sexuality seem quite absurd, even silly.

Tom Schenk on wng.org

‘The Sgt. Schultz generation’

Hogan’s Heroes was filled with humor, but some of the actors knew the reality of the Nazis. Robert Clary, for example, survived a concentration camp as a child. My children love the show, and the characters’ selfless dedication to helping others escape while they remain imprisoned is a good lesson for them.

Chris Woods / Hancock, Mich.

Thanks to Marvin Olasky for quite a depressing analysis. It’s true about the baby boomer generation, but we can rest in the fact that God is sovereign. We must pray, pray, pray and try to influence society to get back on the right track.

Todd Finch on wng.org

‘Flock defense’

I question whether it’s biblical for churches to use armed security. It is not wrong to be cautious, but I will not worry about my death or how I will die. I will be concerned with how I live life for the glory of the Lord.

Bob Nudelman / Cape Coral, Fla.

This really brings the gun debate home. How can we say it’s not good to have trained and armed people to protect churches? We can certainly preach the Word to murderers, but we also need to stop them from murdering. Without protection, church crowds make soft and inviting targets.

Tony McCord on wng.org

‘Dream teams’

The entry fee for my fantasy football league is $150 per team and the winner gets over $1,000, but I don’t view it as gambling. It is a good way to keep in touch with old college friends.

Jesse Cook on wng.org

I must take Andrew Branch to task for his artificial distinction between casual players and “fantasy pros.” Whatever skill in picking players may be involved, this is obviously gambling and should be regulated as such.

Jeffrey C. Danco / Bridgewater, N.J.

‘Fleeting moments’

Those who have not experienced the death of an unborn child may not realize that the lack of memories is a very painful issue. What a wonderful ministry to suffering families.

Jarrod Palmer on wng.org

‘Fallen and forsaken’

I will pray daily for ISIS, although it is the greatest challenge I have faced in more than 60 years as a Christian. God answered the early church’s prayers for the persecuted believers by converting Saul. May God give us grace and strength to remember our brothers and sisters in Christ in prayer.

Paul Virr on wng.org

‘Galilee horse race’

Good column. Some of the things Andrée Seu Peterson suggested that the press might have said about Jesus are a little soft, considering what I’ve read so far about the Republican candidates.

John Worden IV on wng.org

‘Hopes for change’

Former Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog once complained that free agency ruined baseball because it made players unwilling to sacrifice personal statistics for the team. It sounds like politicians are like that now, more interested in getting reelected than in governing America. It would be good to find those who still believe in the team.

Ron Daves / Columbia, S.C.

October 17

‘Bar the doors?’

Although our Christian school has considered many of these issues, it never occurred to me until reading this article that our general liability insurance policy might not cover LGBT-related lawsuits. We will meet with our insurance agent soon to discuss this matter.

Jason B. Watson / Miller, S.D.

September 19

‘An arrogant blowhard’

After that hatchet job on Donald Trump, we know whose side you’re on: Hillary’s. Shame on you. You are traitors and backstabbers.

Douglas Gravelle / Vallecito, Calif.

With all due respect for his polling success, Trump seems incapable of having a discussion with someone who disagrees with him or about a topic on which he is uninformed. He demeans people, and I’m not sure he can conceive of a legitimate identity or idea or position outside of himself.

H.J. Netzer on wng.org

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