Welcome back to our series on James. This time I’m going to be a little more topical that expository. I can’t in good conscience sprint past some of the social challenges we’re exposed to these days. It’s not stretch at all to hear James counsel us from across the globe and across the millennia on …
Sinners Befriending Sinners
Rahabs are untouchables who have been pushed out to the margins of society and been refused citizenship in the center with the rest and the “best” of us. Remember, it’s a “friendship” quest into which God has invited us. Neil Cole said, “The Gospel flies best on the wings of relationships.” Friendship is by definition …
Ruminate on What’s Right
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 As a prescription for healthy thinking Paul recommends a solid dose of what is true, a regular regimen of what is noble, and …
The Conscience of the Country
Kings, Prophets, and Presidents: A Warning about Power Abuse (Part 3 of 4) We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. Elie Wiesel The stories about Kings David and Ahab abusing their power are the basis of these few posts. …
Doing Justice to Justice
Is John MacArthur Right About Social Justice? (Part 2 of 6) “When I give food to the poor, they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist.” Archbishop Dom Helder Camara As much respect as I have for John MacArthur and his ministry I’m posting …
