Category Archives: Social Issues

Toward a Missional Ethic: Creation

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Jason

I found this image online the other day. I think it probably expresses well the pervasive attitude from within the Christian community regarding the environment. The implication here is that I shouldn’t care about environmentalism so long as unborn babies … Continue reading →

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Hail to the Chief

Posted on September 15, 2008 by Jason

So the big news here in the Rocket City (besides price-gouging gas stations) is that a certain Oval Office inhabitant is coming to town later this week. The reason for W’s visit: a fundraising dinner on behalf of two Alabama … Continue reading →

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Cuba Relief

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Jason

If you’ve been watching the news, you’re aware that the island of Cuba has been decimated. Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, which struck the island Aug. 31 and Sept. 8, created havoc in every sector of the communist nation. The Red … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Jason

I know the blogosphere will be humming today with many a 9/11 tribute. Over at Jim Wallis’ blog, he’s posted Deny Them Their Victory: A Religious Response to Terrorism, his written response in the weeks that followed that terrible day. … Continue reading →

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Empty Bowls

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Jason

Three months ago, I was part of a mission team that traveled to San Marcos, Honduras to work with Mission Lazarus. I took this picture in one of the outlying villages where poverty runs rampant. The Seventh Day Adventists in … Continue reading →

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Gustav

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Jason

If you’re looking for something to pray about, look no further than the Gulf Coast. With Gustav furiously approaching the United States after ravaging Cuba over the weekend, cities up and down the coast have been evacuated. That is, those … Continue reading →

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Things I Don’t Get

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Jason

Why my kids insist on watching Christmas sing-a-long videos in the middle of August. Seriously. I guess they come by it honest. Why my wife is obsessed with Jon and Kate + 8. Can someone please explain the appeal of … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Jason

These days my blogging (and my thoughts) is pretty random and sporadic. Today, I give you a few of my random thoughts: As if we needed further confirmation that Tiger is the best player on the planet, now comes this. … Continue reading →

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Long Time No Blog

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Jason

Well, long time no blog, right? I was on a mission trip last week in San Marcos, Honduras, so I haven’t really been around the computer for the past 10 days or so. Our group spent the week working with … Continue reading →

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Justice and Righteousness

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Jason

In Deuteronomy 16, corporate Israel receives a charge from Yahweh to be devoted to justice: “You (Israel) shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they … Continue reading →

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