by Larry Tomczak | Aug 26, 2013 | Articles
As a Beatle, Paul McCartney wrote and sang “When I’m 64.” It appeared on what many believe is one of the greatest and most creative albums of all time, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Today Sir Paul is 71 years of age. Don’t wince,...
by Larry Tomczak | Aug 21, 2013 | Articles
To the Honorable Gov. of the Great State of New Jersey, Chris Christie: Not long ago I read a profile of you in a national publication. I was impressed with your commitment to your wife, your four children and your Roman Catholic faith. Today, however, I was...
by Larry Tomczak | Aug 6, 2013 | Articles
As Major League Baseball’s steroid scandal has been in the news, have you noticed how many people are saying it’s critical we abide by the rules of the game? Former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent said this: “It’s important that he [Bud Selig, the...
by Larry Tomczak | Aug 1, 2013 | Articles
Let’s suppose you are closing out your day with some salsa and chips when you flip on the television. You wince as you witness a repeat performance–not of another episode of Survivor but of a high-powered, high-pressure appeal for money during a talk show...
by Larry Tomczak | Jul 31, 2013 | Articles
Recently, Pope Francis said the following: “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” To be clear, Pope Francis was not condoning homosexual acts, which are contrary to the Bible and Catholic doctrine. But what...
by Larry Tomczak | Jul 31, 2013 | Articles
Recently, Pope Francis said the following: “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” To be clear, Pope Francis was not condoning homosexual acts, which are contrary to the Bible and Catholic doctrine. But what...
by Larry Tomczak | Jul 15, 2013 | Articles
This month, the youth-oriented Relevant magazine, published by Cameron Strang, ran an article on the topic of post-Christian America. Quoting a Barna Group study, the article cited that in America, seven of 10 people describe themselves as Christian. Yet consider the...
by Larry Tomczak | Jul 9, 2013 | Articles
“When facts change, I change my mind! What do you do?”—John Keynes, British economist Fifty years ago this August, a 30-something crusader for justice shared his magnificent “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington. At that time, the...
by Larry Tomczak | Jul 8, 2013 | Articles
Six years ago, I turned over my Atlanta church to my son. Six weeks ago, I transitioned from my staff position in our Nashville church to go full-time in serving the wider body of Christ. At the 41-year-mark in ministry, God called me to say farewell to salary,...
by Larry Tomczak | Jul 6, 2013 | Articles
Recently my wife and I attended a decent movie when we had an encounter with a Christian woman in the lobby. Making conversation, I inquired what film she was seeing and had to conceal my cringe when she told me the title of the flick. “Are you aware of the...
