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Evangelicals & the Lottery
We have just gone through one of those recent unique times when the lottery has reached an epic amount of money. When this happens it...

Ricky Kyles
Oct 26, 20185 min read


Evangelicals & Sports
While it is very improbable my life fortunes would ever afford me the opportunity to own a major sport franchise if I did it would likely...

Ricky Kyles
Oct 19, 20184 min read


Halloween: innocent fun or insipid frivolity
Halloween like Easter and Christmas are issues that Evangelicals will come to different conclusions as to the extent Christians should...

Ricky Kyles
Oct 18, 20183 min read


Myopic Evangelicalism
“My Country, right or wrong, My Country” is the rally call of most people, most Americans and tragically most Evangelicals. I can...

Ricky Kyles
Oct 9, 20185 min read


Forget Brotherly Love? How about plain ‘ole common decency?
Ricky Smiley is a TV personality who seems to have a reputation as a phone call prankster. One of His routines is to call unassuming...

Ricky Kyles
Oct 4, 20184 min read


The impotency of Sensual Evangelicalism
The late RC Sproul, one of my spiritual giants, was one of the greatest story teller. He was a prolific writer and was one of the most...

Ricky Kyles
Oct 1, 20183 min read


The lie will always come back to haunt us.
I can remember as a young child sometimes I would do something mischievous and if I immediately confessed it I would not be punished by...

Ricky Kyles
Sep 28, 20183 min read


You want to know my definition of lunacy.
My definition of lunacy are the FB posts and general comments attempting to compare the conviction of Bill Crosby with the actions of...

Ricky Kyles
Sep 27, 20183 min read


Being a simple ole country boy from Mississippi
I love it when I refer to myself as a simple country boy from Mississippi. It sets my brother off because he knows I came to Chicago as a...

Ricky Kyles
Sep 25, 20186 min read


Why I deplore politics as presently constituted
While I am sure there are issues I would disagree about I am extremely appreciative of the late Senator John McCain’s integrity. He was...

Ricky Kyles
Sep 24, 20183 min read


Fault and it’s complexity in assessing blame. It is not always so black and white.
I know it is not politically correct to state so in our highly charged “Me Too” movement but I would have never convicted Mike Tyson of...

Ricky Kyles
Sep 21, 20184 min read


God sized task
There are three central questions all humans are confronted with during their lifetime. Maybe they learn to suppress them or avoid them...

Ricky Kyles
Sep 10, 20185 min read


Wading into the deep waters
Much like the Apostle Paul feeling he was “obligated” to preach I have come to the conclusion I am being “obligated” by God to enter into...

Ricky Kyles
Jul 6, 20172 min read


A frank letter to my Caucasian Evangelical Brethren: What Happened?
As promised I will attempt to gently but frankly speak about an issue that has truly vexed me to no end. I seek only to bring light and...

Ricky Kyles
Jul 1, 20176 min read


Will I have any friends after this post? — Thinking Critically from a Christian Worldview
I have contemplated long and hard about this post. It is a post that I have wanted to write for a while but I know it will possibly...

Ricky Kyles
Jun 26, 20171 min read


Will I have any friends after this post?
I have contemplated long and hard about this post. It is a post that I have wanted to write for a quite a while but I knew it will...

Ricky Kyles
Jun 24, 20176 min read


Reflecting Biblically about Immigration through the Lens of the Apostle Paul
I am quickly understanding the positions I take will frequently run counter to most Evangelicals and will almost always run counter to...

Ricky Kyles
Jun 17, 20175 min read


Be Careful Where You Get Your Doctrine?
I have few loves or passions in life. First and foremost, and without any close equal, is God. All else looks like hate if my doctrinal...

Ricky Kyles
Jun 11, 20176 min read


What is a Biblical-minded Evangelical to do?
Recently a vexing scenario presented itself to a Christian educational institution. One of its graduate was pregnant and the...

Ricky Kyles
Jun 3, 20174 min read


It is more than a just a song: “Its Not About Us.”
There is a recent hit contemporary Gospel song, “It’s Not About You” by the Gospel Singing Artist, Noel Jones. It is a song I really...

Ricky Kyles
May 23, 20174 min read


Evangelicals & Agency vs Systemic Racism: The Primary Driver of Cultural Outcomes
The Dominant Narrative Author's note: I will be discussing this topic tomorrow evening, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 7 PM CST: https://youtube.com/live/jLPr25FfDhw?feature=share In modern discourse, one explanation dominates nearly every conversation regarding disparities in American society: systemic racism. From education gaps to crime rates to economic inequality, the prevailing claim is that systems—past and present—are the primary drivers of negative outcomes. This fram

Ricky Kyles
Apr 285 min read


Evangelicals & The Abortion Illusion: When Even Abortion Advocates Admit the Truth
For decades, the abortion debate in America has been framed as a dispute over “choice,” “rights,” and “healthcare.” But beneath the slogans and carefully constructed language lies a reality that even some of the most prominent advocates of abortion have admitted.
Recent reflections from actress Christina Applegate—where she reportedly acknowledged in her own journaling that she was ending the life of her unborn child—force an uncomfortable question back into the public squ

Ricky Kyles
Apr 205 min read


Evangelicals & National Popular Vote Compact: Why Virginia’s Decision Threatens the Electoral College
Virginia became the 18th state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, a political agreement designed to award electoral votes to whichever candidate wins the national popular vote.

Ricky Kyles
Apr 204 min read


Evangelicals & Political Idolatry: Trump’s AI Image and a Necessary Biblical
A recent image circulating online — reportedly posted on Truth Social by Donald Trump — has ignited strong reactions across political and religious communities. It is precisely why I, in good conscience, could not, did not, and would not cast a ballot for Donald J. Trump. I must quickly add that this in no way implies I voted for the deplorable and morally reprehensible option of casting a ballot for Kamala Harris.

Ricky Kyles
Apr 145 min read


Evangelicals & the Negro Church: Is the Negro Church Abandoning Scripture? Evangelicals Confront Cultural Pressure
The Negro Church has historically served as a pillar of spiritual conviction, community leadership, and moral clarity in American society. From the era of Reconstruction through the Civil Rights movement, the church was often the central institution through which Negroes preserved dignity, organized for justice, and proclaimed the authority of the Word of God.

Ricky Kyles
Apr 64 min read


Evangelicals response to President Removing Military Commanders – Historical Precedent
I understand why so many express Negro Fatigue. My FB feed, as well as my text thread, is full of Woke Negroes losing their collective minds because the Trump administration has removed Negro senior leaders, especially the latest to hit the news: Major General William Green Jr.
All this being done despite this type of action being taken by almost all POTUS, including the last few. Recent criticism of the Trump administration for removing several military officers has spark

Ricky Kyles
Apr 64 min read


Evangelicals & the “Woke Military” Controversy
Evangelicals & the “Woke Military” Controversy A political firestorm erupted after the Secretary of Defense removed four officers from a military promotion list, reportedly due to concerns about “woke ideology.” I submit Wokeism has no part in military life and salute the Trump administration for moving aggressively to remove all adherence to such a demoralizing worldview. Tower of Light Shines Above Pentagon to Mark 20 Years Since 9/11 Critics immediately accused the adminis

Ricky Kyles
Mar 283 min read


Evangelicals Honor Governing Authorities: What Scripture Requires of Believers
Modern Evangelical discourse has revealed a troubling inconsistency.
Many professing believers claim deep commitment to the authority of Scripture. Yet when the subject turns to political leaders—particularly Donald Trump—that commitment often evaporates.

Ricky Kyles
Mar 263 min read


Evangelicals & Viral Outrage: When Charlie Kirk Was Accused of Being “Out of Context”
The Age of the Viral Clip Campus debates often reveal the full context of controversial statements. Modern political debates are no longer shaped primarily by full speeches or extended interviews. Instead, they are increasingly defined by short clips circulating on social media . Statements that originally occurred in long conversations are reduced to five or ten seconds and then shared widely without the surrounding argument. That dynamic became evident when comments from Ch

Ricky Kyles
Mar 165 min read


Evangelicals & The Tyre Nichols Outrage Debate: Justice, Activism, and Selective Outrage
In January 2023, Tyre Nichols died following a violent traffic stop involving five officers from the Memphis Police Department’s SCORPION unit.
Body-camera and surveillance video released weeks later showed Nichols being struck repeatedly while restrained.

Ricky Kyles
Mar 104 min read






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