Would Jesus vote? For whom would Jesus vote this year? Assuming Jesus could vote how would he cast his ballot? Would he choose a party, the best one available in his mind and let its platform determine electoral choices? Would he choose the best candidate(s) whose views and way of life most clearly reflect his …
Category Archives: FMCUSA Home
WORSE AND BETTER!
At the end of 2011 we learned that things are worse than we thought. We thought that the economy would turn around but the evidence seems doubtful. Certainly in some respects things are better, but mostly for those who had the least to lose and who were the least worried. For the many others unemployment …
PEACE–WARRING AGAINST WAR
Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate the coming of the Christ-Child, the One foretold by prophets, anticipated by the faithful, and now given by God. He is given as descendant of David, as the Messiah King who sits upon the throne of David, his ancestor and forebear, whose government will have no end. The one who …
JOY FOR ALL–A SAVIOR!
Here is the good news of Christmas: Jesus’ birth brings joy to all the people (Luke 2:10). God targets all for joy in the giving of a child to Mary and Joseph and through them to the world. (NOTE: Reader’s Alert! This first Christmas gift disappoints all attempts to be politically correct.) It is not …
JOY FOR ALL!
During these Advent days, Christ-followers celebrate the good news that will bring great joy to all the people (Luke 2: 10-11). “All” the people means just what it asserts—all the people. I’m thinking about that word, “all.” In a few days our family will gather to celebrate. We have worked out the schedule, coordinated with the …