today shalom
Today Shalom: The Fruit of Right Living
When I was a kid, I remember a preacher saying that the “big word, righteousness” simply meant to do what was “right.” That’s a good shorthand definition.
Systemic peace
When Justice and Peace Embrace
The psalmist paints a portrait of divine harmony - justice and peace no longer at odds but embracing like old friends. Dr. King understood this vision deeply when he spoke of beloved community.
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Sermon: What Does the Lord Require of You?
I'm preaching this sermon tomorrow based on Micah 6:1-8. In light of current events, and the divisions within our culture, God's people need to hear again the call to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. I hope your Sunday is glorious!
Genesis
Sermon: The Wisdom of Justice and Mercy
This summer I'm preaching a series of sermons titled "The Wisdom of ....." and today's sermon was "The Wisdom of Justice and Mercy." Each of the 8 sermons is based on a text from the revised common lectionary for that day. Here'
2 Corinthians
Sermon: The Ministry of Reconciliation
God has called us to the ministry of reconciliation, of inviting others into a renewed friendship with God and each other. The Ministry of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in
Community
Prayer for the Opening of Court on October 19, 2009
I have been asked to offer the prayer for a new session of court, which opens Monday, October 19. The courtroom and anterooms of our 156-year old courthouse have also been renovated, and this is the first day court sessions will be held in the refreshed space. Here's
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Paying Attention to the Outrageous
Somebody did it again. They compared one of our political leaders to Hitler. It really doesn't matter who did it because this is becoming a regular tactic for the extremists. The frustrating thing is they get what they want -- publicity. The media pounce on their pronouncements as
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Faithful Prayer for Justice
Faithful Prayer for Justice (mp3) Text: Luke 18:1-8 The Parable of the Persistent Widow 1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: "In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared