Praying for Peace
I was working from home when the news broke that extremists breached the U.S. Capital. The pro-Trump protestors decry a fair democratic election. They have shouted “Stop the steal” and, … Continue reading Praying for Peace
Category: Current Events
“It’s okay.”
I don’t mean to minimize the significance of this election. This election is certainly consequential. Still, as I sit down to write, I am aware of God’s presence. Within the … Continue reading “It’s okay.”
Unity or Harmony?
As we inch closer to a polarized and contentious election, I would like to share an excerpt from my book Crossing the Lines We Draw (Judson Press 2020). In … Continue reading Unity or Harmony?
What happened to decorum? (Hint: See 1 Cor. 14:33)
Does anyone remember when people criticized George H. W. Bush for checking his watch during a presidential debate? What about the time Al Gore sighed? Last night, I watched the … Continue reading What happened to decorum? (Hint: See 1 Cor. 14:33)
Praying for Peace
The time for confession is now. Confess what you have in word or action, by night or by day. Confess while it is the acceptable time, and receive the heavenly … Continue reading Praying for Peace
Saying Something Helpful
I struggle with what to say at this moment. People do not talk with one another. We seem to all choose sides and try to win. For instance, after the … Continue reading Saying Something Helpful
A Pandemic, Elections, & Religious Liberty
Religious liberty under girds the Baptist tradition. It’s one of the reasons the English Separatists pulled away from the Anglican Church and started something new. People are free to believe … Continue reading A Pandemic, Elections, & Religious Liberty
Elmo Teaches about Racism
Last week, Elmo and his father Louie discussed racism. I saw the following clip here: Elmo does not understand the protest, and his father explains that “a protest is when … Continue reading Elmo Teaches about Racism
#BlackLivesMatter & the Monday Protest Outside My Church
When you hear the phrase, “Black lives matter,” what do you think? A few years ago, it seemed controversial, as if it showed preference for one group over another. Some … Continue reading #BlackLivesMatter & the Monday Protest Outside My Church
What do we say in this moment?
During a global pandemic and recession with 14.7% unemployment in the U.S., another white police officer killed an unarmed black man. This does not mean all police officers are racist … Continue reading What do we say in this moment?
Speaking Truth in Love: “Mr. President, listen.”
We were finishing our dinner this evening when my phone chimed a news alert. The AP app said, “President Trump says he will deploy military unless states halt violent protests … Continue reading Speaking Truth in Love: “Mr. President, listen.”
Glorifying Violence Violates the Love of Christ
My heart broke again this week when another police officer killed another unarmed black man. A police officer kneeled on George Floyd’s neck and he died. He didn’t have to … Continue reading Glorifying Violence Violates the Love of Christ