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Evangelicals & Pragmatism
Something is true until it is no longer practical . This worldview is a direct affront to the long held understanding amongst many...

Ricky Kyles
Jun 6, 20192 min read


Evangelicals & Eternity
I believe we have entered an era where we have unwittingly embraced the doctrine of salvation by death as opposed to the proper doctrine...

Ricky Kyles
Jun 3, 20193 min read


Evangelicals & Immutability
It is important to ensure I do not lose anyone right off the bat so let me deal with the word “immutable.” It means “unchanging over...

Ricky Kyles
May 23, 20199 min read


Evangelicals understand when a cartoon becomes more than just a cartoon
“So and so has an agenda.” I am confidence you have heard that expression before. I am certain there have been times you can remember...

Ricky Kyles
May 17, 20195 min read


Keep the Baby! (ALWAYS) But chuck the Water With the Quickness
What do one do when the messenger invalidates his message by committing some moral transgression is not as black and white as one would...

Ricky Kyles
May 15, 20197 min read


Theological Cowardice
Christianity continues to be under attack. That is not so surprising considering Christ prophesied such would be the case. The alarming...

Ricky Kyles
May 14, 20194 min read


Evangelicals & The Mystery of Death
Even as we approach another Christmas season where countless millions of Evangelicals will celebrate the Birth of our Lord and Savior,...

Ricky Kyles
Dec 20, 20183 min read


Evangelicals & the issue of Hatred
It seems like we are confronted almost daily with a ever increasing act of pure evil committed by some individual or group of...

Ricky Kyles
Nov 1, 20185 min read


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


Evangelicals & The Generation That Sacrificed Versus the Generation That Redefines
Any serious comparison between generations must begin with an admission that America has never been morally spotless. To pretend otherwise would weaken the very argument that needs to be made.

Ricky Kyles
5 days ago12 min read


Evangelicals & The Negro/Black Church at the Crossroads: How Did We Get Here?
I continue to be vexed at what I see transpiring in Black/Negro America. From mayhem in Chicago city streets to young Black/Negro males committing heinous violent crimes with their parents’ full-throated defense to many prominent Black/Negro wolves in sheep’s clothing leading untold millions astray toward their eternal demise, I find myself at a crossroads.

Ricky Kyles
Jul 2936 min read


Evangelicals & America's Dangerous Embrace of Socialism:Christianity and Socialism: Why History Warns Every Evangelical
Evangelicals & America's Dangerous Embrace of Socialism For much of the twentieth century, Socialism was an ideology that Americans largely rejected. The horrors of the Soviet Union, the Berlin Wall, Communist repression in Eastern Europe, and the Cold War served as constant reminders of what occurred whenever governments attempted to replace free markets with centralized economic control. Generations of Americans grew up understanding that while Capitalism was imperfect, Soc

Ricky Kyles
Jul 2027 min read


Evangelicals & Eternity: Living in Light of Eternity: Why I Believe I Have More Days Behind Me Than Ahead
There are seasons in every believer's life when the Lord graciously forces him to stop long enough to evaluate not merely where he has been, but where he is going. For me, that season has arrived at sixty-two years of age. While none of us knows the number of days God has ordained for us, I have come to the sober realization that I almost certainly have more days behind me than I have ahead of me. That realization has not filled my heart with discouragement.

Ricky Kyles
Jul 1333 min read


Evangelicals & Watching the Times: Supreme Court Girls' Sports Decision: Why Evangelicals Must Watch the Times
The recent decision by the United States Supreme Court affirming that states possess the constitutional authority to restrict participation in girls' athletic competition to biological females will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most significant cultural rulings of the past several years. While many commentators have focused almost exclusively on the debate surrounding transgender participation in athletics, the decision reaches far beyond locker rooms, playing field

Ricky Kyles
Jul 315 min read


Evangelicals & Law and Order: Why We Must Wait for the Facts
The death of a one-year-old child is a tragedy that should grieve every person with a functioning conscience. No political argument, social-media post, or ideological agenda should ever diminish the heartbreak of a young life lost. Families are hurting, a community is searching for answers, and emotions are understandably running high.

Ricky Kyles
Jun 195 min read


Evangelicals & Personal Responsibility: Jemele Hill, Cyrus Carmack-Belton & The Accountability Crisis
The death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton is a tragedy. A young life was lost. A family is grieving. No decent person should celebrate that reality. But tragedy should never become an excuse to abandon truth.
Since the acquittal of Chikei Rick Chow, much of the public discussion has focused on portraying Cyrus as a completely innocent victim. His mother has understandably defended her son and highlighted his humanity. Yet there is a danger when grief becomes revisionist history.

Ricky Kyles
Jun 174 min read


Graduation Controversy: Graduation or Degradation?
A high school graduation ceremony should be one of the most meaningful milestones in a young person's life. Students cross the stage after years of study. Parents celebrate sacrifice and perseverance. Teachers witness the fruit of their labor. Communities recognize the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Ricky Kyles
Jun 44 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






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