Peacemaking cannot be separated from truth-telling. It involves calling injustice by name.
Tag: Kingdom of God
Edgar Bazan ~ Blessed in Any Season: God’s Sustaining Word
The Psalmist says that a person who builds his or her life on the Word of God is like a tree planted by streams of water, which basically means that their lives are deeply rooted and healthy. Their lives are nourished, marked by lasting stability and fruitfulness.
Michelle Bauer ~ Healed with Compassion
One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. There in front of him…
James Petticrew ~ Sanctifying Ambition: Leadership and the Pitfalls of Platform
“More than just building a tower, the people of Babel wanted to build a reputation for themselves. They wanted others to recognize their intelligence and skill and to admire them. Abraham, on the other hand, didn’t seem that interested in making a name for himself. He was happy to follow God, to obey God’s calling, and to entrust his reputation to God. God took care of Abraham’s reputation and made his name great.”
Michelle Bauer ~ An Invitation to Joy: Serving Well
Today we encounter two men, Timothy and Epaphroditus, who have chosen to believe what Paul has taught them about joy. They don’t just believe it, they are putting into action the things they’ve learned. Their stories serve as perfect examples of how serving well leads to joy.
Suzanne Nicholson ~ Suffering through Thanksgiving
This is the time of year when advertisements inundate us with images of happy families gloriously celebrating the holidays. Women in velvet dresses clink…
Kelcy Steele ~ Civic Participation and the Kingdom of God: Why Christians Vote
Note from the Editor: Enjoy this biblically informed perspective on Christian participation and civic responsibility from Rev. Kelcy Steele, Senior Pastor of historic Varick…
Edgar Bazan ~ May All Your Plans Be Successful
There is a prayer that I recently discerned to pray: God, may all your plans for me be successful. The rationale behind this prayer…
Justus Hunter ~ Lent: There Is a River and There Is a City
Lent is a season of clarity. We already sit among the ashes. We already sit in cities made in our own image.
Edgar Bazan ~ The Trinity and the Mission of God
The ministry of the church – the mission that God has given to the church – is meant to be a continuation of the “ministry of the Son, to the Father, through the Holy Spirit, for the sake of the church and world.”