The idea for this two-part series developed as I read post after post accusing Christian leaders I know and respect of being Marxists because of their responses to George Floyd's death and their calls for racial reconciliation. In each case, these leaders promoted nothing Marxist, only ideas drawn from Scripture. It is obvious that none … Continue reading ‘Not a Marxist’ & things I never dreamed I’d need to say, Part Two
‘I am not a Marxist’ & other things I never dreamed I’d need to say, Part One
We live in strange times. COVID-19. Racial tension. Socio-economic and political upheaval. A president who likes to tweet. Our nation has not experienced days this strange since World War I and the years that followed. I see many comparisons between our current situation and the years between 1918 (the “Spanish” flu pandemic) and 1928 (the … Continue reading ‘I am not a Marxist’ & other things I never dreamed I’d need to say, Part One
Lessons Learned and Remembered: The Power of a Spiritual Marker
It’s an odd thing to keep – a beat-up, old fishing lure with no hooks. It’s been with me for quite a while – more than 20 years. The lure has traveled with me through various cross-country and cross-town moves. It has no value for catching fish and I don't really go fishing anymore. I … Continue reading Lessons Learned and Remembered: The Power of a Spiritual Marker
Find Your Samaria
In my previous blog post, I suggested a fresh look at Acts 1:8. You can find the previous post here. Rather than looking at the geographical aspects of “Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth,” I suggested Christians also should thinking relationally. Again, I am not arguing that it is 100% relational, but … Continue reading Find Your Samaria
In Defense of Cities: A Christian Perspective
People rarely have neutral feelings about cities – they tend to love cities or hate them. It is easy to see why. Cities bring out the best of us and expose the worst of us. The energy and vibrancy of cities stir creativity, music, art, design, entrepreneurial spirit, and even community – things of true … Continue reading In Defense of Cities: A Christian Perspective
Encountering an Anarchist in Athens
I met Christian in a refugee squat house in the Exarcheia neighborhood of Athens during a recent mission trip to Greece. When I introduced myself, he simply replied “Christian.” He had already expressed some skepticism toward us, so the moment was a bit tense. In that split second, I couldn’t tell if the word “Christian” … Continue reading Encountering an Anarchist in Athens
The Hard Work of Empathy
Any way you look at it, empathy is hard work. Selfishness always comes easy. Unfortunately, selfishness and empathy cannot occupy the same space in our lives. Every time I scroll through social media I see a few expressions of empathy and many expressions that are anything but empathic. Words that dehumanize and marginalize people are … Continue reading The Hard Work of Empathy
Who is my neighbor?
Who is my neighbor? That can be a scary question to ask. And there is more than one way to ask that question. One is positive, and one is not. In the context of a larger discussion on keeping the Law (Torah) and gaining eternal life, an expert in the law posed this question to … Continue reading Who is my neighbor?
Unexpected Flowers
I received unexpected flowers last month and they really made my day. Before you start wondering why I was sent flowers or who sent them – these flowers simply appeared in my yard. I didn’t plant them. I didn’t water them. But I am enjoying them. Several months back I noticed sprouts appearing throughout my … Continue reading Unexpected Flowers
More than a game
Baseball is a lot like life. At times it is slow and boring. Other times all the pressure seems to fall on you. There’s nothing like the excitement you feel when you are batting or when a hard-hit ball is coming your way. Like life, baseball requires knowledge, individual skill and the ability to work … Continue reading More than a game
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