We must decide to step into the light. We must make a conscious decision. There is an imperative we simply have to respond to. It is up to us to choose to live – going forward – as Children of Light.
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Break the bread… not one another…
You were taught to put away your former way of life, your old self, corrupt and deluded by its lusts, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to clothe yourselves with the new self, created according… Read More ›
fear, terrorism, and security #Brussels
“My dear brothers and sisters, don’t be fooled about this. Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights. But God never changes like the shadows from those lights. He is… Read More ›
love wins; bigotry destroys us
The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. – Isaiah 11:6 Rebekah and I are enjoying a… Read More ›
Why We Must Restore Civility in Public Discourse
“Must read” Op-Ed column Here we go. It’s late in the day I know, but I’m supposed to be finishing up this new book… and – today at least – I’m not exactly making good progress! Consequently, my Wednesday post is… Read More ›
if you are afraid, try love #syrianrefugees
So I’ve been thinking about all the refugee conversation that’s been rattling all around the news, the “water-cooler,” and social media this past week. I’ve been kind of horrified, to be honest, at the way fear has wormed its way into the… Read More ›
new stuff, and our fear of God’s initiatives of grace…
This morning I’d like to pick up on a question that emerged during a discussion about my Monday post, “A New Lord’s Prayer for Today.” A lot of people read the post, and a few even listened to my song (if… Read More ›
you don’t start a war in a church – you launch a movement
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. – John 14:27 Let me… Read More ›
A few thoughts on Islam, Christianity, and the Duke controversy…
“For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. For the whole law can be summed… Read More ›
Are you afraid to follow the star?
ADVENT, DAY 8: In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his… Read More ›
