Thank you to the Christian leaders who are speaking out and taking risks to do so. I see you and I appreciate what you are doing. Keep going. In Bible college everyone read Bonhoeffer. He was a young preacher and theologian who gave his life to stand up to Hitler. To many, he was a…… Continue reading Thank you to the Christian Leaders Speaking Out
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Merely Obedient
Today we pause to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s life is one we can point to and agree, “Yes, in his lifetime his work moved nations.” One man brought voice to millions and inspiration to billions. Many people will reflect on Dr. King’s work and build a…… Continue reading Merely Obedient
Wanted: Maladjusted Activists
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No more country clubs
Quick facts Cumulatively, the American church is likely the largest private land owner in the country. Most zip codes contain at least one house of worship. In my zip code alone there are more than 30. In many communities around our nation the church occupies some of the prettiest property in town. It’s square footage…… Continue reading No more country clubs
The Disadvantaged White Protestant Straight Males
(Yes, the title of this post is sensationalistic. But it got you to read it, right?) All of my life I’ve grown up with versions of this phrase, “Don’t judge someone by their color, race, ethnicity, gender, or religion– judge them by their character and abilities.” I grew up in a college town, with the…… Continue reading The Disadvantaged White Protestant Straight Males
Great Texts as Word Clouds
John 1 Declaration of Independence Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech Luther’s 95 Thesis Create your own at Wordle. Post your links here!