Category Archives: Social Issues

From Urban Daily

I’m so thankful for Larry James’ Urban Daily. Although my blog vascillates from topic to topic, Larry is a daily prophetic voice championing the cause of the poor. Read his article from yesterday. It’s worth your time.

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Thankful

Today I’m thankful for the thwarted attempt by terrorists to detonate liquid bombs on up to 10 US-bound commercial airliners. It makes me cringe to think about the potential loss of life. Praise God that the proper authorities were able … Continue reading

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Larry James

Larry James is the President and CEO for Central Dallas Ministries, a human and community development corporation with a focus on economic and social justice at work in inner city Dallas, Texas. Larry’s blog, Larry James Urban Daily, is a … Continue reading

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Kay Warren article

Kay Warren has written a great article about the HIV / AIDS pandemic. The article is moving, as Warren calls Christians around the world to compassion. But the responses to her article are varied. I especially appreciate her reply to … Continue reading

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Just War?

A lot of this has been percolating in my brain for a long time. Delving into Yoder this week and attending Harris’s class on the Kingdom really pushed me over the top. I’ve spent quite a bit of time reflecting … Continue reading

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Love wins

A recent article caught my eye: “Evangelicals claim right to intolerance” Ruth Malhotra and Orit Sklar, students at the Georgia Institute of Technology, have filed suit demanding that the university revoke its tolerance policy regarding gay and lesbian students. It … Continue reading

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Great Read / Great Discussion

I have some other things I plan on blogging about today, but until I get around to putting “pen to paper”, I commend to you a powerful article by Scott Freeman over at Free Thoughts on our charge to love … Continue reading

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Poverty in America

It’s fitting that we’ve been going through a series on Treasure, since January is Poverty Awareness Month in America. Today, 37 million Americans live in poverty. Nearly half of that number (15.6 million) are living in severe poverty – with … Continue reading

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Martin Luther King Jr.

“When I went to Montgomery as a pastor, I had not the slightest idea that I would later become involved in a crisis in which non-violent resistance would be applicable. I neither started the protest nor suggested it. I simply … Continue reading

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A Season of Hope

It’s hard to believe Christmas is less than two weeks away. I love this time of year, but it always seems there’s so much to do and so little time: putting up the tree, getting out the decorations, shopping for … Continue reading

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