Three years ago I wrote what appears below, with just minor adjustments given our present circumstances. Instead of an inauguration three years ago, our nation will witness an impeachment trial in coming days. Although there seems to be little mystery about the outcome of that trial, will faithful followers of Jesus choose to be agents …
Category Archives: Current Affairs
Our Story, and Song!
As we approach an historic gathering of our church from across the nation, I’ve been reminded of Fannie Crosby’s classic gospel song, “Blessed Assurance,” especially its chorus, which I would adjust slightly, as follows: This is our story, this is our song, praising our savior all the day long! I suggest that this chorus is …
Retaliators or Reconcilers?
We were all shocked to learn of the massacre of 49 persons in New Zealand, in two Mosques, during Friday prayers. Thirty-nine others are in the hospital, eleven in critical condition. Then, again, such massacres have become common; so common that over time they shock us less and less. In fact, we live in a …
A PEOPLE POISED TO CHANGE THE WORLD
The 21st century world—what challenges and opportunities there are for a people of good news! I am convinced of three things I want to share with you: …
How We Must Refuse to be Angry
We live in an angry world. Many within and outside the church are angry. If we were to ask them why they could often offer reasonable answers. Much that is should never be; and much that ought to be never is. Both are angering. But to live in anger, to embrace our anger, to become …