“Woe to you, Pharisees! For you . . . neglect justice and the love of God” (Luke 11:42). The Pharisees, who knew and followed God’s Word closely, neglected justice and…
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Facebook and other social media are often battlegrounds for those who like to argue. But they can be forums for discussion to hone our thoughts and ideas beyond our little…
Let’s truly lament as the church in America. We are divided as a country and as God’s people. Disastrous storms and droughts plague our land. People are hurting and helpless….
I dream of being a peacemaker. What a way to show the world who God is! I don’t find many peacemakers, but I find lots of peace “keepers” who don’t…
I look around and see rancor, ignorance, division, tribalism, nationalism, dishonesty, and slander. There’s so many hurting people who are trying to be heard—the #metoo, #blacklivesmatter, and #churchtoo movements; refugees;…
Our church frequently sings the popular song “Worthy of It All” as we praise God on Sunday mornings: “All the saints and angels bow before Your throne. All the elders cast their…
Years ago I was caught on a trans-Atlantic flight in the middle of four seats with two little kids, a mother, and a 9-month old. Now when I travel overseas,…
I have to admit that I am tired of all the talk, the arguments about politics, the hate, the divisions in the church, and the headlines that discourage me each…
I’ve been disturbed by the trend to disagree without unity within the body of Christ, not only in this putrid political climate but also within churches. Belittling Christians who don’t…
Despite the fact that Jesus said that the oneness of the church is the proof of who he is (John 17:20-21), the American church is more fractured than ever. We…
