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Category Archives: politics
Deep reflection
During the civil rights march on Washington in 1963, when Martin Luther King gave his famous “I Have A Dream” speech, Peter, Paul and Mary sang to thousands who had gathered there with the Washington Monument towering behind them. I … Continue reading
No fear
“Fear not.” It’s what angels say whenever they show up because they put off a very bright white light that would be quite alarming to any mortal. It’s also what Jesus said when He surprised His disciples with an unexpected … Continue reading
Human beings being human
We truly need a lovely story like this one right now. This is a neighborhood being a neighborhood. This would make Mister Rogers proud. It started out last night when one of our Chihuahuas got out. His name is Churchill … Continue reading
Loving (when it’s hard to do)
If you read our latest communique, “The Bridge to 2021,” you are aware that we had to let everyone across that bridge from 2020 into the New Year. Nothing we could do about it. Sorry about that. We had no … Continue reading
The truth that matters
Do for others what you would like them to do for you. This is a summary of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12 Let me remind you that we live in a time when … Continue reading
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‘Thy will be done’
Yesterday was one of the darker days in U.S. history, no matter what your take on it or your political persuasion. And what happens from here is equally disrupting. It was unsettling to see as revered an icon and symbol … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity and politics, freedom, kingdom of God, politics, prayer, spiritual warfare
Tagged politics, prayer, spiritual warfare
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Come together, right now, over Jesus
I wrote this Catch four years ago during the 2016 primaries. We were divided then. We are even more divided now. Except for us in the Body of Christ; we are not divided. We have come together over Jesus. And … Continue reading
Are we generating life or strife?
Why is it that so often I return from social converse with a spirit worn, a lack, a disappointment—even a sting of shame, as for some low, unworthy thing? —George MacDonald Have you noticed how these days, almost every … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity and politics, diversity, politics, relationships
Tagged love your enemies, politics, relationships
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Freedom train comin’
Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17 Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity and politics, diversity, freedom, gospel of welcome, grace turned outward, politics, racism
Tagged freedom, politics, racism, social justice
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‘WWJD’ (What Would Jocelyn Do?)
“When the world gets better, we’ll have a pool party, and everyone’s invited.” – Jocelyn Anne Fischer “Okay, everybody in the pool!” That’s where we ended yesterday’s Catch. It’s Jocelyn’s party and everyone’s invited. She made no stipulation of color, … Continue reading
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