Snakes under the carpet
Fear currently is a common thread that runs through our present culture. It is a tactic that is used to paralyze the mind and spirit of the poor as well as the privileged.
Advent: A time for fierce prophecies and tender singing
The song of Zephaniah is yet another reflection of how the season of Advent helps us live in the “now” and the “not yet.”
Post nasty midterms: 5 steps to engendering (real) hope
The incredibly nasty midterm elections have finally passed. Now what? I believe you don’t need to lie down and accept the current state of affairs, but that there are five practical steps you can take to engender more hope in our lives, communities and society. We must act. And you can.
Making lasting footprints
Too much of what we are seeing in society is about sowing discord and division. Rather than celebrate someone who is doing a good work, we want to find fault. Rather than seeking unity, we are increasingly isolationist with a desire to build walls.
Be honest: Why do you want your church to grow?
People do not want to belong to a needy organization. They want to belong to an organization that meets needs!
The election is over. Now what?
We are to serve as a paradigm of what a plausible future might be. Our purpose is to demonstrate what life might be like if only guided by different standards—those set by God.