The Dark Picture Drawn by the News

by John Newton

Feb 23 • David Zimmerman

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Responding to the French Revolution with a National Fast

by John Newton, February 28, 1794, the day appointed for the national fast

Feb 18 • David Zimmerman

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January 2026

Why is the most churched city in the United States still a mess?

I live in Charlotte, NC, which was once known as the most-churched city in the US.

Jan 28 • David Zimmerman

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December 2025

Pyro Scouts of America

When I knew I wanted to become a Boy Scout; or, why all Boy Scouts are pyromanics

Dec 16, 2025 • David Zimmerman

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November 2025

Whose fault is it?

Why is the United States still struggling with racism- 250 years after its birth?

Nov 12, 2025 • David Zimmerman

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August 2025

Reverend Rogers' Neighborhood

You know him as Mister Rogers.

Aug 6, 2025 • David Zimmerman

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June 2025

Meet Me At The Days Inn

"Is this the preacha?" the thick drawl asked me over the phone.

Jun 24, 2025 • David Zimmerman

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Why this Evangelical Christian is so Critical of Evangelical Christians

As an Evangelical Christian, it's my duty to criticize my people.

Jun 16, 2025 • David Zimmerman

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Since the Klan Came Through Town

When I was a seminary student, learning to become a pastor, I volunteered in "the circuit"- traveling across Mississippi to fill in at churches without…

Jun 5, 2025 • David Zimmerman

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June 2024

What I learned about textual criticism while transcribing ancient manuscripts

Transcribing from ancient manuscripts into digital formats has shown me how easy it is to make mistakes while copying from another manuscript.

Jun 26, 2024 • David Zimmerman

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November 2020

October 2020