Shane Vander Hart

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Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor of Caffeinated Thoughts.

Vander Hart: The Political Danger of COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart: Our nation’s governors and President Donald Trump are in a precarious position politically amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vander Hart: Iowa Dept. of Public Health Gives Conflicting Advice to Churches

Shane Vander Hart: The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) issued some conflicting advice to Iowa’s churches regarding communion during the pandemic.

AG Barr: Churches Can’t Be Singled Out During COVID-19 Crisis

Attorney General William Barr said that state and local governments could not single out churches for “special burdens” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iowa Reports Over 50 COVID-19 Related Deaths

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 1,995 total cases of COVID-19 and 53 deaths. Gov. Kim Reynolds discussed newly reported outbreaks.

Vander Hart: Count Others More Significant Than Yourselves

Shane Vander Hart: What would it look like if followers of Christ all consistently counted others as more significant than ourselves during this pandemic?

Vander Hart: Democrat Group Politicizes COVID-19 in Ernst Attack

Shane Vander Hart: Debating health care policies and criticizing votes is expected and normal in a U.S. Senate race, preying upon pandemic fears is not.

Reynolds Says She Wants to Open Iowa Up, But Do So Responsibly

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “We will get through this. We will recover. I want to open up this state, as soon as we can, but I want to do it in a responsible manner.”

U.S. District Court Judge Rebukes Louisville Mayor for Drive-In Church Service Ban

U.S. District Court Judge Justin Walker: “The Mayor’s decision is stunning. And it is, ‘beyond all reason,’ unconstitutional.”

A Prayer for Easter: He Bursts the Bands of Death

We worship our risen King this Easter who has burst the bands of death. A fact that overshadows every hardship we may endure during this pandemic.

Vander Hart: Are Churches Who Don’t Exercise Civil Disobedience Spineless?

Shane Vander Hart: Civil disobedience is not something that should be taken lightly and is a matter of conscience for every Christian, pastor, and church.

Vander Hart: Eddie Mauro Cheapens the Meaning of Good Friday

Shane Vander Hart: Eddie Mauro cheapened the meaning of Good Friday to score political points. He would have been better off not saying anything at all.

Iowa Issues Personal Protective Equipment Shortage Order

Iowa Dept. of Public Health’s order requires Iowa’s healthcare providers decrease their demand for personal protective equipment, and reuse of PPE with diminished supply.

Why Is Good Friday Good?

Shane Vander Hart: On Good Friday, 2000 years ago, Jesus completely, totally, finally paid for my sin and yours. How could we not call that good?

Reynolds Encourages Iowans to Pray During COVID-19 Crisis

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday encouraged Iowans to pray for those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and those who are serving on the frontlines.

Reynolds Says State’s Capacity to Care for COVID-19 Patients Is ‘Very Good’

Gov. Kim Reynolds: “As we are seeing across all RMCC regions, Iowa’s capacity to care for COVID-19 patients and available resources are very good at this time.”

The Number of Unemployment Claims in Iowa Grows Each Week During Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor reports Iowa saw 67,334 new unemployment claims between March 29-April 4, the most in one week since the COVID-19 surge began.