Posts tagged “Social Justice”
Stop looking for a savior
Elon Musk just bought Twitter. Some are decrying this development because they don’t like a billionaire having so much control over this app. Others…
No greater love
The heart-wrenching attack on Ukraine by Russia is a clear demonstration of the worst of humanity. Yet amidst the destructive cruelty we’ve seen play…
There is no pedestal
Hierarchies are things of the past. They are vestiges of societies that placed a premium on having privilege. Hierarchies reflect an old covenant way…
America is an idea
“So the land had peace” (Judges 3:11). America is an idea that can be traced back to England and John Locke’s “Second Treatise on…
Then they came for me
Martin Niemöller was a Lutheran pastor in Nazi Germany. He eventually found the courage to publicly oppose Adolph Hitler. As a result, he spent…
The path to true healing goes through Christ
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the…
Reach out in love to help those impacted by abuse
“In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your…
Confronting manipulators
This week on Time of Grace, Pastor Mike cleared up a common misconception. When Jesus said, “Where two or three gather in my name,…
Unity in the community
We live in an age of bitter disunity. Our national politics are shrill and rough. Political parties gerrymander districts to make them permanently safe…
It will be okay if we make it okay
I want you to feel better at the end of this devotion. It will all be okay. God is in control. And you are…
Why?
Did you hear about that jury trial for the evil cat who murdered the innocent mouse? Snuck up on her while she was trying…
Capital punishment
The practice of capital punishment has a long and intense debate over it that has lasted for centuries. There are powerful arguments both for…