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Centering in on the essentials as the election approaches
This picture has been circulating on Facebook, so it must be true. đ I sure HOPE Wesley said this.
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The One Who Gets My “Vote”
And he doesn’t need votes. Kings don’t need votes. And I’m thankful.
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Reformation Day — One Point of Discussion
I know it’s not Reformation Day yet. But, almost. Luther nailed the points of discussion on the door in Wittenberg. We have blogs. My one point of discussion this year would be the Church wanting the government to do the will of God. Even Luther had trouble with this one. He thought it was okay (as long as it was his theological…
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Unconscionable
The presidential campaign has reached the $2 billion mark. Each candidate, plus the “Super PACs,” plus political party dollars have added up to this presidential election raking in $2 billion. It won’t stop. We will give reasons as to why this is “necessary,” and even some who will say it “helps the economy.” But I find it unconscionable. Democrats. Republicans.…
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The Rage and Pain in Our World
The news sometimes seems to pile up. A man chases down his wife and kills her. Then, he turns the gun on himself and commits suicide. Not long before this, another man did almost the exact same thing. People living in pain and anger. Rage that simmers beneath the surface, then explodes. In the middle of all this, we are…
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Build up the road
And it will be said: âBuild up, build up, prepare the road! Â Â Â Â Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.â (Isa. 57:14, NIV) Get rid of the obstacles. If I can get myself out of the way, it’s a good possibility people just may see the ravishing beauty of Jesus. I pray that in the lives of my…
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Seeking the Welfare of the City
The more I learn about Tim Keller as a pastor, the more I am impressed. I really want to know more about this guy. I’ve watched several videos where he engages the skeptics and agnostics. His style is so incredibly well formed to his setting. Some thoughts here on ministry in the city. In an urban setting like my own…
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Africa
I am working on a World History lecture on slavery and the Belgian Congo. I am haunted by this question:Â Why have we always abused Africa? Why do we still continue to abuse Africa?
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Conflict with the world
Peace with God means conflict with the world, for the goad of the promised future stabs inexorably into the flesh of every unfulfilled present. — Jurgen Moltmann We are people who live “out of place.” We need to live with the hunger for home while we live with excellence here.
Category: Culture
