Justice

Cities and Gardens – Thoughts from the Edge

What would it look like to rebuild cities and plant new gardens. The imagery is at work in the Isaiah text for the third Sunday in the Season of Advent. Jerusalem lay desolate and in ruins. How would it be made new again? Often we think of rebuilding and … Continue reading

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Maybe I Need a Tent

When Tommie worked the late shift at Starbucks a few years ago we thought Pepper Spray was a good idea. You never know who might lurk in the parking lot after close. We would talk about actions to take in the event a stranger decided to become an unwanted … Continue reading

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Andrew, You Can’t Do That!

A friend called the other day. He was a bit amped up. Though many miles away, it was clear he had some energy to unload. “Why have we not heard anything from [I will write more about this group he questioned somewhere down the line] in the aftermath of … Continue reading

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Moore Says, “Jesus Has AIDS”

Russ Moore alerted his readership to a newsworthy development. “Jesus has AIDS.” Capturing the use of the “magnetic” headline, Moore reminds many who would keep “others” at arms distance that Jesus would not.

Russ spends a great deal of time with the subject of adoption. What would it look … Continue reading

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Getting Resurrection Wright

Michael Spencer does it again. Precise, pointed and helpful. I am nearing the end of N.T. Wrights Surprised by Hope. If you have not picked this one up read iMonk’s review, order your copy and get to reading.… Continue reading

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