No apology for Bach's theology

Scratching the surface of profound truth
Baptist News Global: It's not necessary to compile every profound thought about God and human life and scripture into every single sermon. But coming to that realization always involves a little bit of grief, says Amy Butler.

Trump victory means 'Pope Francis moment' has arrived
Crux: The future belongs to a new generation which refuses to identify as Democrats or Republicans. And this future is set up nicely to be America's "Pope Francis moment."

Who owns a pastor's body?
Sojourners: The roots of inappropriate comments and congregational entitlement.

No apology for Bach's theology
First Things: New book explains Bach's theology no differently than his musical ideas, showing how the two must be understood together.

Watch a South Carolina school board meeting erupt into "Jesus loves me" after an attendee speaks up for transgender rights
Slate: Some very strange shots were fired on Monday in a brewing transgender-bathroom war in Horry County, South Carolina.
Christian Science Monitor: Welcome to the home of the toughest 'bathroom bill' in America