Archive for the ‘Loving People’ Category
Monday, September 11th, 2006
I wish that I had a better video of this song as the words are staggering. I've wrestled with whether or not to blog about 9/11 today. I know that where I am at regarding that day and the aftermath may not meet the most receptive of ears ...
Posted in Church, Loving People, Social Conscience, YouTube | 2 Comments »
Friday, September 1st, 2006
I talk a lot about social justice and caring for the poor and marginalized in our society. Jimmy Dorrell does more than just talk. He is making a difference in the Waco community.
14 years ago, this month, he began meeting with homeless people underneath a bridge along I-35 in Waco. Before ...
Posted in Books, Jesus, Loving People, Social Conscience | 2 Comments »
Thursday, August 24th, 2006
For the record:
If a scantily clad super-model plops herself down on my desk, I'm probably going to lust.
If I accidently cut my leg off with a power tool, I'm probably going to mutter some choice words.
If someone impersonates me and begins to earn money speaking at NRA rallies, I'm probably ...
Posted in Jesus, Loving People, Theology | 40 Comments »
Monday, July 31st, 2006
Further assistance in getting a leg up in the world will ultimately be denied to the working poor, I'm afraid.
In a blatant election year move, Republican members of the House tacked on an estate tax rider to a bill that would increase the minumum wage from 5.15 to 7.25 over the next ...
Posted in Loving People, Politics, Scandal, Social Conscience | 8 Comments »
Thursday, July 27th, 2006
One of the usually trotted out arguments for refusing to have a greater heart for the poor is that so many are there by choice or laziness.
That if they really wanted to get ahead in this free country where "all your dreams can come true," then they could.
These types of ...
Posted in Loving People, Scandal, Social Conscience | 23 Comments »
Tuesday, July 25th, 2006
Earlier this year I read Taylor Branch's masterful trilogy on the civil rights movement during the time of Martin Luther King.
For over 2500 pages I was engrossed in the tale of how America began to shed a large part of its dark history of racial hatred. I found myself rooting ...
Posted in Books, Loving People, Social Conscience | 17 Comments »
Monday, July 17th, 2006
A few weeks ago, I asked a series of questions that are on my mind. The second question in that series is thus:
Will we ever break away from our proclivity to proof-text our rationales for war, propagating poverty and elevating our spheres of concern over above the needs of ...
Posted in Jesus, Loving People, Social Conscience, Theology, Where I'm At | 39 Comments »
Tuesday, July 11th, 2006
I want all people to come to know the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. I long to see disciples made in all reaches of the globe.
Really, I do. Wouldn't it be great if people were able to truly find the love of Christ in their lives?
I believe ...
Posted in Critique, Jesus, Loving People, Sarcasm, Social Conscience | 9 Comments »
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006
Wherein, I attempt to answer my own questions.
A couple of months ago I did a 10 part series on how I got to where I am spiritually. Today, I begin a series where I wrestle with where I am at currently.
I will do it in the context of the questions ...
Posted in Jesus, Loving People, Social Conscience, Theology, Where I'm At | 4 Comments »
Tuesday, June 27th, 2006
This is rattling around in my head right now. If you have the conclusive (or even a good guess) let me know.
At what point do we, in the church, get truly serious about weighing all scripture through the person of Jesus Christ? Isn't He the resting place for all of ...
Posted in Critique, Jesus, Loving People, Politics, Social Conscience, Theology | 13 Comments »
