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I just finished watching the video, Spiritual Awakening, a New Economy and the End of Empire, a lecture by David C. Korten, and my first thought is, “Wow!” And my second thought is, “Why am I am almost forty years old and just now hearing someone say these kinds of things?” But . . . → Read More: A New Economy and the End of Empire
In my last blog post I discussed the conversation going on at United Methodeviations which started with the authors post titled Caught on the Ethical Horns of A Moral Dilemma. Well, it seems that this question about “truthfulness” has generated a bit of controversy. Dan has offered a follow up post, titled . . . → Read More: Is There Ever A Reason Not To Be Truthful
In a recent blog post at United Methodeviations titled Caught on the Ethical Horns of A Moral Dilemma, Dan Dick discusses the willingness of pastors to lie if they think it is necessary. In the article he tells about a recent seminar he attended where the question was raised, “When is it . . . → Read More: And the Truth Will Set You Free
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 . . . → Read More: Serving Others vs Serving Self
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 . . . → 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. . . . → 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 . . . → 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 . . . → 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 . . . → 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 . . . → Read More: Obama on Faith and Politics
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