I had someone tell me recently that, “It’s all well and good to worry about your neighbors needs, but in the end a person needs to make sure they’re right.” Right, as in “right” with God. Ever since then I can’t seem to get this out of my head. I can’t be sure, but . . . → Read More: Serving Others vs Serving Self
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Matthew 14:22-33 Ever since learning of John the Baptist’s death, Jesus has been seeking a moment of solace, away from the crowds, away from the pressing obligations of ministry. But the people just won’t leave him alone. Jesus even tries to flee, well maybe not flee, but he withdraws to an out of the . . . → Read More: Do Not Be Afraid Human relationships can be quite complex can’t they? Psychiatrists, psychologists, psychoanalysts, and even used-car salesmen spend untold hours delving into the human psyche; hoping to find even the smallest clue, which might somehow open for them the door to the inner workings of our complex minds. “What makes us tick?” they ask. Biologists study . . . → Read More: Experiencing Grace Through Forgiveness There is a great Q&A article in this months Christianity Today titled “Where Jim Wallis Stands“. Jim Wallis is an evangelical social activist and founder of Sojourners ministries. The stated mission of Sojourners is to “articulate the biblical call to social justice, inspiring hope and building a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and . . . → Read More: The Evangelical Jim Wallis “Don’t let the vehicle fool you, my treasure is in heaven.” That was the pithy phrase on the bumper sticker on the back of the Hummer in front of me as I sat stuck in traffic after leaving MTS one rainy Tuesday afternoon. Fresh from Dr. Mitzi Minor’s Gospel of Luke class, I wondered what Luke . . . → Read More: Love of Money Here is a link to a great article by Jim Wallis of Sojourners in which he speaks to the current fears about Senator Barack Obama’s faith. Wallis offers a unique perspective as one who has known Senator Obama for over a decade and has spoken intimately with him about his faith. Wallis says… Like his politics or . . . → Read More: Jim Wallis Defends Obama's Faith I just heard for the first time Barack Obama’s speech on faith and politics. It was a speech he delivered in 2006 as the keynote address at a Call to Renewal event sponsored by Sojourners. While I still disagree with Senator Obama on a number of issues, I nonetheless appreciate his fair-minded approach to dealing with our pluralistic . . . → Read More: Obama on Faith and Politics Well it’s been a month since my last post and a lot has happened. I’ve finished my 3rd semester in seminary. That puts me at about one-third finished. Seminary continues to be a challenging, but nonetheless rewarding experience. The faculty and staff at Memphis Theological have been outstanding. Now I know that some of you . . . → Read More: Seminary Chapel Services: Are they necessary?
ONE members are stepping up our game by launching a petition urging all the presidential candidates to go “On The Record” by submitting, in writing and on video to ONE, their plans on the following five issues: * Eradicating malaria; * Improving child and maternal health; * Reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS and . . . → Read More: On the Record with ONE.org When you hear the word “missions”, what mental image comes to mind? For many, I think the prominent image is one of large trucks delivering food and other supplies to hard-to-reach areas of the world. Well and good, but then what? Granted, there are immediate needs that must be met, but what about long-term . . . → Read More: Handout or Handup?: A Theology of Mission |
   
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