Justice
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After the assassination of Dr. King, Wheaton College decided to hold a memorial for the Civil Rights leader. Conservative white pastors were angry. Tim LaHaye of the “Left Behind” books fame, wrote the letter below to Wheaton in protest when he was a pastor. Read more
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If the article is not behind a paywall, this is worth a read. CLICK HERE. There isn’t a good way through all of this. I hardly comment on social media because it’s just nigh impossible. I know I will put this out on social media, but I take that risk for the sake of trying… Read more
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The prayers I carry for the conflict in Israel can somewhat weigh me down. I have to set aside a lot of chatter in media and social media. Thankfully, my Scripture reading now has me in Isaiah and I am drawn in by these words: Isaiah 2:4 (NLT) 4 The Lord will mediate between nations and will… Read more
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I spent the first part of this week with a group of people who deal in hope. They are people who work in areas that minister to the margins. Anglicans who work in areas of justice and mercy. MORE HERE. Being around practitioners who are deeply rooted in the gospel is probably my favorite place… Read more
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I am at a conference this week that brings together ministries in the Anglican tradition who are working with the marginalized. These are folks who work to seek justice. Those who work with people with special needs to working with the homeless to helping the immigrant. It is good work. I love being around people… Read more
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I am working my way again through Fleming Rutledge’s marvelous work, The Crucifixion. The understand the depths of the meaning of the cross and its importance, we have to understand what is meant by injustice. Therein lies the rub. Read more
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Most of the time, I would imagine, I can come across to others (not here) as someone who can talk about sports and some news events in the world. A typical white guy. Get me talking about baseball or Kansas Jayhawks or the Chiefs… just look out. And that’s true. And there is a reason… Read more
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THIS ONE HAS OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE. Read more
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Almighty God, you created us in your own image: Grant us grace to contend fearlessly against evil and to make NO PEACE with oppression; and help us to use our freedom rightly in the establishment of justice in our communities and among the nations, to the glory of your holy Name; through Jesus Christ our… Read more
Apprentice 2 Jesus 