Rick McDaniel

CP Contributor

How Christians Should Respond to the Election Results

Today we choose the next president of the United States. Regardless of whether it is President Trump or President Clinton it is important to consider how we will respond to the result this presidential election.

How Christians Should Respond to the Election Results

Should Christian Parents Celebrate Halloween?

The celebration of Halloween has become huge, much larger than even when my kids were younger. It is the second most popular party night of the year after New Year's Eve. To take a stance about it is not easy and certainly goes against the cultural tide.

Should Christian Parents Celebrate Halloween?

Ryan Lochte: Don't Lie to Your Mom

Ryan Lochte is in a world of hurt. One expert estimates he will lose between five to ten million dollars in endorsement money. Most people will not earn that much money in their entire lifetime. How did he get into such a mess? He lied to his mother.

Ryan Lochte: Don't Lie to Your Mom

A Modern Epidemic of Control Freaks

On May 9 in Yellowstone National Park a father and son saw a baby bison, decided it looked cold and needed to be rescued. The high temperature that day was 50 degrees and the low was 39. They transported the bison calf in the back of their Toyota Sequoia to a ranger station.

A Modern Epidemic of Control Freaks

Orlando Massacre: Compassion for Gays Doesn't Mean You Have to Agree With Them

The Orlando tragedy has touched everyone in America. The response from the Christian community has been incredible. A diverse group of Christian leaders such as Bill Hybels, Christine Caine, T.D. Jakes, Samuel Rodriguez and Russell Moore have tweeted and written strong messages of support for the victims, their families and the larger LGBT community.

Orlando Massacre: Compassion for Gays Doesn't Mean You Have to Agree With Them

A Pastor's View on Religious Liberty and Gay Rights

Politicians theorizing about religious liberty are not the same as hearing from a religious leader. A pastor can see the personal impact of government decisions in a way a politician cannot.

A Pastor's View on Religious Liberty and Gay Rights

Will You Make a Deal With God on Easter?

There is a decision that can literally change a person's life forever. Easter is the opportunity to consider God's deal offered to us. We must decide to accept it or reject it. God's offer is salvation.

Will You Make a Deal With God on Easter?

'Deadpool' Is a Sign of a Sin-Sick Culture Where Evil Wins Over Good

How is it that "Deadpool" – a movie populated with incredible violence, nudity and gratuitous sex – is so popular? Perhaps the fact this movie is not just popular but is setting all-time records is a sign of perilous times, a signal of a culture where secularization has taken hold.

'Deadpool' Is a Sign of a Sin-Sick Culture Where Evil Wins Over Good

The Year of Greater

The theme for 2016 is "Greater." It is based upon John 14:12 where Jesus says, "I tell you for certain that if you have faith in me, you will do the same things I am doing. You will do even greater things, now that I am going back to the Father."

The Year of Greater