In light of what's been recently happening in our country, I didn't want to be insensitive to the moment. So instead of doing the normal bible study, I decided to open up the Facebook Live to have some conversations. Praying that this will be a voice of reason, fairness, and biblical wisdom in our current season and beyond.
Read MoreI was pent-up with too many emotions and thoughts yesterday and today. This recent cluster of injustices have been taxing. Each video after video sank my heart a little more. The unprofitable reactions from both believers and unbelievers, in protest and on social media, has been vexing. As I begin to type something brief, the Spirit allowed my heart to decompress with a reminder of what matters most, of what I and so many others are ultimately longing for, and of what believers on both sides need to not forget.
Read MoreThe story of Jemel Roberson is truly a hero’s tragedy. The Church in America cannot afford to get this one wrong. Christian conservatives cannot fall asleep on the job for this one. The lost life of this young man should rally the American Church together, not to make an enemy of the police but to stand in solidarity about this reoccurring problem in our country.
Read MoreI am not attempting to address all the ills in our country or even the most recent ones, nor am I attempting to address why we have all these ills in our country. That said, I do want to address the Church's response (collectively and individually) to the wrongful events in our country involving discrimination and injustice in our communities.
Read MoreWhen the Newtown, CT tragedy took place I shared my reflections and response. I too felt the need to do the same on the Ferguson, MO situation that’s been swarming the news and web for several weeks now. I have sat, observed, and been thinking deeply about this situation.
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