I have hope, because I believe in the truth of what the America writer James Baldwin said. "In this world, there isn't as much humanity as one would like, but there's enough."
04322 – Enough Humanity
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04310 – Moral Treason
To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.
04264 – No Longer America?
Never let yourself be persuaded that any one Great Man, any one leader, is necessary to the salvation of America. When America consists of one leader and 158 million followers, it will no longer be America.
04182 – Patriotism vs. Christian Nationalism
As an American patriot, I celebrate the Fourth of July with pride and gratitude. However, I distinguish this patriotism from Christian nationalism. My faith teaches me that Jesus transcends political affiliations and national boundaries. He is not the exclusive...
04110 – Showing God’s Love to Others
Christians. I’ve checked everywhere and I cannot find the following anywhere in the Bible: Cast out the poor from you for their woes are not your responsibility. Ship them someplace else if you need to or if all else fails wall them out. Nope. Choose first your people...
03910 – Biblical Justice: Restorative
When the average American hears the word "justice," I think very often--unless they have been taught otherwise--the first idea they have is punishment, and that's unfortunate. Biblical justice is always restorative. The point is never simply punitive; the point is to...
03797 – White Jesus & the American Flag
The American flag has been used like the image of the alabaster Jesus, a term coined by cultural critic James Baldwin. Jesus wasn’t born American, Christian or with pale pigmentation. White Jesus and the American flag started showing up in places of worship after the...
03289 – The Church–Persecuted?
The church is not being persecuted in America. The church is being challenged to act like Jesus. Held accountable for not sounding like Jesus. And losing a generation who wants to follow Jesus.
03196 – Reckoning with American History
Being an American means reckoning with a history, fraught with violence and injustice. Ignoring that reality in favor of mythology is not only wrong, but also dangerous. The dark chapters of American history have just as much to teach us, if not more, than the...
02888 – What Mature Christ Followers Do
Remember all those Sunday school lessons, Vacation Bible Schools, retreats, mission trips, and worship services? Their purpose was to help shape and mature us as Christ followers so that now we can demonstrate what it looks like to be people of peace, grace, love, and...