“Let the king beware for your justice tears ev’ry tyrant from his throne.” Canticle of the Turning In another last ditch effort to preserve his reign as president, or more likely, preserve his self esteem, or perhaps to continue raising millions of dollars from his supporters, our president has encouraged Texas AG, General Ken Paxton,Continue reading “On the Edge Again”
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We the People
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” Preamble of theContinue reading “We the People”
Abusing Forgiveness
“Be kind to one another, compassionate, and mutually forgiving, just as God has forgiven you in Christ.” Ephesians 4: 32 One thing we know about Christianity is that it is big on forgiveness. Forgiveness is foundational. In the Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer) we pray, “and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those whoContinue reading “Abusing Forgiveness”
The Allure of Patriarchy
“The people, however, refused to listen to Samuel’s warnings and said, ‘Not so! There must be a king over us. We too must be like other nations, with a king to rule us and lead us in warfare and fight our battles.’” 1 Samuel 8: 19-20 At least half of our citizens are not theContinue reading “The Allure of Patriarchy”
Peace
“Peace is my farewell to you, my peace is my gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace.” John 14: 27 Today we light the candle of peace in our Advent wreaths. Last Sunday we lit the candle of hope. I think we find our peace by clingingContinue reading “Peace”
Mercy Not Sacrifice
“For it is love that I desire, not sacrifice, and knowledge of God rather that holocausts” Hosea 6: 6 “Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘It is mercy I desire and not sacrifice.’” Matthew 9: 13 When I listen to some preachers talk about God I marvel at how small God seems inContinue reading “Mercy Not Sacrifice”
Seeking Unity
“… I beg of you: make my joy complete by your unanimity, possessing the one love, united in spirit and ideals. Never act out of rivalry or conceit…” Philippians 2: 1-4 There is a bi-partisan bill coming from the House of Representatives and going to the Senate. This bill would legislate relief for the economicContinue reading “Seeking Unity”
Choose Life
“Receive the Spirit poured out on all Creation receive the Spirit who gives life receive the Spirit who brings joy” The US has reached over 14 million Covid-19 cases and set a new daily record of 2,777 coronavirus related deaths today. Several states are imposing and re-imposing precautionary restrictions, attempting to restrain and even reduceContinue reading “Choose Life”
The Purpose of Humanity
“How eager is our God to share with us the ways of eternal life.” The year 2020 has been the warmest year on record for our country. We’ve had so many hurricanes people had to start using the Greek alphabet for their names. Wildfires have burned thousands of acres in the west, while flooding devastatedContinue reading “The Purpose of Humanity”
The Non-Violence of Christ
“Then the wolf will be the guest of the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid… for the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Most High.” See Isaiah 11: 1-10 Threats of violence are in the news today. Those who do not like the election results are proclaiming thatContinue reading “The Non-Violence of Christ”
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