Why the Rule of Law Matters for Everyone Introduction: What Is the Rule of Law? Imagine living in a world where laws change from day to day. In this world, leaders can do whatever they please. Some people are above the rules, while others are left unprotected. Thankfully, that’s not the world most of us want—or live in—thanks to something called the rule…
A Reflection on Individual Agency and the Structures of the Modern Age Introduction “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Rom. 12:2 NIV) The twenty-first century is a strange mix of…
“But let justice roll down like waters And righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24). Social Justice is a big topic today, along with Critical Race Theory, Marxism …. A plethora of books have been written on the subject with titles like: Social Justice Jesus, Christianity and Wokeness, Christianity and Social Justice, Social Justice Goes to Church, and many others. While…
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. —Psalm 89:14 New INTERNATIONAL VERSION (NIV) As I scan my daily news feed I see articles such as: “Why America Can’t Solve Homelessness”, “102-year-old California woman evicted so landlord’s daughter can move in”, “Retirement should not mean hardship – but many older Americans live in…
There has been much talk in the news about President Trump’s proposed budget cuts for fiscal year 2020. Many people are alarmed that the proposal released on Monday suggest’s slash funding for social safety net programs and spending billions more dollars on the US military and immigration enforcement. God is a just God and is very concerned about humanity. Scripture…
Today we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King. It’s an American holiday that is designated each year around his birthday which is January 15th. There are many varied activities today from prayer breakfast(s) to community service events. As a prophetic minister, I wanted to take time to not only celebrate his birthday, but to share…
Micah 6:8: “What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Merriam-Webster named ‘justice’ the Word of the Year for 2018. According to Webster’s there was a 74% spike in look-ups of the word compared with 2017. ‘The concept of justice was at the center of many…
When we think of bankruptcy we usually think of the inability to pay our financial debts. Financial bankruptcy is often devastating, but what about spiritual bankruptcy? As a nation we are facing a crisis the likes of which we’ve never faced before. It is increasingly evident that the leadership from all political parties are for the most part completely blind to…
“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” (Amos 5:24) There is so much injustice in the world today. There is racial injustice, economic injustice, environmental injustice, social injustice and a host of other injustices. Many people suffer today because justice and righteousness is not much of a concern in many nations or in the church.…
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