Everett Piper
Columns by Everett Piper
Jimmy Carter, Jesus and homosexuality
A quote that has been making the rounds these past few days in the pro-LGBTQ social media is from recently deceased President Jimmy Carter. Published March 2, 2025
All of a sudden, liberal Christians want to get political
For the past two weeks, the news headlines have been replete with stories of progressive church leaders condemning the Trump administration for its intent to enforce America's immigration laws. Published February 23, 2025
Time for ‘Never Trumpers’ to admit they were wrong about Donald Trump
In 2016, I was adamantly opposed to Donald Trump. When he spoke at events I attended, I did not applaud. When others stood in line to take pictures with him, I refused to do the same. Published February 16, 2025
Trump ends the transgender lunacy
Americans are tired of the insults, and we will no longer parrot the LGBTQ lies. Published February 9, 2025
Questions for Bishop Budde and the Church of Never Trump
For the past two weeks, adulation over Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde's scolding of President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance has become all the rage for progressive church leaders. Published February 2, 2025
While Trump celebrated our nation during his inaugural speech, Democrats sat and stared
The wisdom of Dr. King's quote was proven in spades this past Monday during President Trump's inauguration. Published January 26, 2025
Democrats incredibly stupid line of questioning during Hegseth’s confirmation hearing
William Blake once said, "[Politicians] appear to me to be fools; they seem to me to be something else besides human life." Published January 17, 2025
Politics, not science, caused destructive California wildfires
Over the next few days and weeks, political leaders, such as California Gov. Gavin Newsom will tell you that the recent fires that swept through their communities were caused by climate change. Published January 12, 2025
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." Published 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. Published 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. Published 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. Published 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? Published 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. Published 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? Published 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. Published 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? Published November 27, 2024
Trump forgives his enemies
This past week, President-elect Donald Trump did something few, if any, people expected him to do. Published 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? Published 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. Published November 17, 2024
