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Category Archives: Christianity and politics
Where is Nelson Mandela when we need him?
In our interview with Os Guinness this week, he spoke of his admiration for America even though he is not himself an American, because of the revolution of 1776 and the great experiment of democracy which formed a vision for … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity and politics, community, forgiveness, Justice
Tagged forgiveness, racism, social justice
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Dealing with dystopia
The year’s at the spring And day’s at the morn; Morning’s at seven; The hill-side’s dew-pearled; The lark’s on the wing; The snail’s on the thorn: God’s in his heaven— All’s right with the world! – Robert … Continue reading
Are we generating life or strife?
Why is it that so often I return from social converse with a spirit worn, a lack, a disappointment—even a sting of shame, as for some low, unworthy thing? —George MacDonald Have you noticed how these days, almost every … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity and politics, diversity, politics, relationships
Tagged love your enemies, politics, relationships
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The challenge of being a Christian in a world with a Christian subculture
This is a challenging time to be a Christian. There is a big difference between what is culturally Christian and being a Christian in culture.
Posted in Christianity and politics, discipleship, kingdom of God
Tagged Christian subculture, discipleship
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Freedom train comin’
Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17 Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity and politics, diversity, freedom, gospel of welcome, grace turned outward, politics, racism
Tagged freedom, politics, racism, social justice
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Jocelyn announces pool party
My four-year-old granddaughter has the solution for the pandemic as well as the racial tension that now has so much of the country in its grip. “When the world gets better, we’ll have a pool party, and everyone’s invited.” That’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity and politics, community, diversity, politics, racism
Tagged community, politics, racism
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The army of the Lord
So I published yesterday’s Catch on the local Neighborhood Watch which was starting to get rather nasty between the-government-is-keeping-us-safe people and the-government-needs-to-get-its-nose-out-of-my-business people. It was nice to see 13 positive reactions to my article, and a few thankful comments. This … Continue reading
Against the wind
This has been a monumental year so far. With this being an election year, and a completely divided electorate throwing contempt from pole to pole, and evangelical Christians sought after by both sides — not for their faith or their … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity and politics, discipleship, grace turned outward
Tagged discipleship, grace turned outward, politics
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