Apprentice 2 Jesus

Politics

  • Government and Crazy Funding Mechanisms

    In Minnesota we were held hostage by the thought of the Minnesota Vikings leaving, then we “got the deal done.” Whew. But it’s smoke and mirrors. The funding mechanisms from the state were non-existent. They were pie-in-the-sky projections, based on… umm… NOTHING. Then, shocking news, the projections are failing! HERE It’s par for government, and… Read more

  • Being Prepared to Lose

    I was asked yesterday about the church and influencing society and culture. When will the church be the “go to” place for a culture to come? When a society is failing and they are looking for answers, when will the church be the place they turn? Having just finished the series on Daniel and knowing… Read more

  • MLK.2

    This is an excerpt from a sermon of Dr. King’s. You can find the full transcript HERE. But I have a message that I would like to leave with Alabama this evening. (Tell it) That is exactly what we don’t want, and we will not allow it to happen, (Yes, sir) for we know that… Read more

  • The Real Fiscal Cliff

    Do you remember seeing goofy scenes in movies where someone falls into water and screams because they think they are drowning, only to discover they are in 6 inches of water and can stand up? I have a feeling that is this fiscal cliff mess. We scream about going over the cliff. The truth is… Read more

  • Israel, Palestine, and an Effort Toward a True Pro-Life Ethic

    I began some thoughts on what it means to have a “pro-life” ethic (HERE), and on that same day the United Nations voted to allow provisional recognition of Palestine as a “state.” This came over the loud objections of the United States and Israel. This is a perfect areas to try and hash out a… Read more

  • A Prayer for the President, and All Our Leaders

    1 Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. 2 May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. (Ps. 72:1-2, NIV) And a prayer for the mission of the Church: Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified:… Read more

  • The “What ifs” of the Marriage Amendment

    We have an election this week. Just thought you would like to know. In Minnesota, we have a couple of highly controversial amendments on the ballot. 1. Voter ID It is the call for everyone casting a ballot to have a valid ID so we can assure valid elections. 2. The definition of marriage If… Read more

  • Centering in on the essentials as the election approaches

    This picture has been circulating on Facebook, so it must be true. 😉 I sure HOPE Wesley said this. Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more