Everett Piper

Voters will choose conviction, courage and masculinity every time

In his Dec. 27 opinion piece in this newspaper, Don Feder wrote, "Donald Trump's victory marks a return of masculinity for the United States of America."

January 4, 2025

The worst of us can have faith in Christmas if we start acting like it

Once again, Christmas has come and gone. Families have visited, gifts have been given, carols have been sung and countless Christmas movies have been watched on Netflix or Prime.

December 29, 2024

Christmas gives us something to believe in

In 1990, the rock band Poison released one of its signature songs, "Something to Believe In." The song was a call for something positive, something of substance.

December 22, 2024

One question the Supreme Court should ask in U.S. v. Skrmetti

This past week, the Supreme Court heard what many call one of the most consequential cases before it this term.

December 14, 2024

Ask Dr. E: How long can we continue to exist with so much evil in the country?

While I am delighted with November 5th's "red wave" as well as Donald Trump's victory in the last election, I continue to be alarmed by so much evil that is going on in our country. How long can we continue to exist as a viable culture?

December 11, 2024

Bible sales surge: Gen Z is sick and tired of predecessors’ self-centered, godlike hubris

This week, multiple news outlets reported that Bible sales for 2024 in the United States have soared by 22% through October compared with the same period in 2023.

December 8, 2024

Ask Dr. E: What is ‘Christian Deconstruction’ and is it good for the church?

I hear a lot about "Deconstruction" today in the big evangelical churches. Can you comment on this and help us understand whether the move to "deconstruct" contemporary Christianity is a good or bad thing?

December 4, 2024

Taking education back from the bureaucrats

Randi Weingarten, president and CEO of the American Federation of Teachers, said that her members "really don't care" whether Donald Trump follows through on his promise to abolish the Department of Education.

December 1, 2024

Ask Dr. E: With all the talk about ‘wokeness,’ what is your definition of ‘woke’?

With all the talk about "wokeness," it seems like very few people understand what it is. Can you tell me what the definition of "woke" is?

November 27, 2024

Trump forgives his enemies

This past week, President-elect Donald Trump did something few, if any, people expected him to do.

November 23, 2024

Ask Dr. E: How should I respond to pushback on Trump’s Cabinet appointments?

I'm a conservative Christian, and I voted Republican across the board in this last election for reasons that I consider obvious. However, I am getting a lot of pushback right now from family and friends over President-elect Trump's cabinet appointments. Can you advise me how to respond?

November 20, 2024

Trump should keep his promise to scrap Department of Education

One of the first things President-elect Donald Trump says he will do when he returns to the Oval Office is close and disband the Department of Education.

November 17, 2024

Ask Dr. E: The election is over, now what?

No matter how you slice it, we are a divided nation. Our country is morally adrift in a sea of confusion. I know at least half the country is partying like it's 1999 because the GOP just won in a landslide, but am I the only one who thinks that we are just whistling past the graveyard?

November 13, 2024

We did it: Trump will be our 47th president

A friend sent me a note on social media last Wednesday morning: "Well, he did it!"

November 8, 2024

Ask Dr. E: How should Christians respond to doom and gloom hanging over the nation?

Many of my friends and family were so caught up in this week's election that it seems that half of them are going to suffer major bouts of depression and severe anxiety, no matter who wins. How should Christians respond?

November 6, 2024

All Harris believes in is power

There are so many reasons why no thinking American should vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election that one could write a book on them.

November 3, 2024

Ask Dr. E: What exactly is fascism and is it accurate to accuse Donald Trump of this?

What exactly is fascism, and do you think it is accurate to accuse Republicans and Donald Trump of this?

October 30, 2024

Every Christian has a moral obligation to vote

A recent national survey conducted by George Barna of the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University indicates that many Christians do not plan to vote on Nov. 5.

October 27, 2024

Ask Dr. E: How do we refute arguments for Christians voting for Vice President Kamala Harris?

I recently read a post from a respected leader from a supposedly conservative theological seminary who argued that there are five reasons for a Christian to vote for Kamala Harris. Can you help me respond to my family and friends who respect this man and are considering following his lead?

October 23, 2024

Evangelicals for Harris think you’re stupid

In case you haven't noticed, America's religious elites believe you are stupid, and they are pulling out all the stops to tell you so in these last few days before the election.

October 20, 2024