Militant action, mission of peace
Coming into Jerusalem for the last time, Jesus communicated a mission of peace and also acted militantly on some occasions. How can we understand this combination?
Goodness
God as a leader
God chose Abraham, called Moses and some of the prophets, and sent Jesus. This suggests that it might be interesting to ask in some human situations how God may already have made provision for leadership.
Nutrition and output
A bird feeds a chick. Jesus is the bread of life. A pizza box says, “Stop reading. Start sharing. Our rate of perceived exertion is measured on a scale of 1-10.
Contrasts and blends: Responses to George Floyd’s murder
Regarding racism, sexism, or any other such ism, we also affirm our common humanity and appreciate, as have the opportunity to know them, each one’s unique personality.
Not wholehearted?
It feels wonderful to be wholehearted in God. But sin enters by degrees: partial loyalty to God, conflicted loyalty, I-could-care-less, and revolt. There’s a ping-pont metaphor for the way back.
Forgiveness and consequences
In order to have the fullest, most satisfying experience of forgiveness, consider that forgiveness is an expression of the divine attitude of mercy. That attitude motivates whatever process may be involved in making forgiveness real.
The beautiful wholeness of righteousness
Legalism and self-righteousness hostility give righteousness a bad name. But the hunger and thirst for righteousness lead to the divine gift of righteousness and on to our learning the beautiful wholeness. Here’s how.
Overcoming our resistance to social service
Social service defined: Readiness to do good, if we can, to anyone with any kind of need.
It is common for love to be preferential in a way that is not based on our deeper equality in the brotherhood of man, the siblinghood of humankind. But everything changes when we recognize the spiritual core of what it means to be a human being . . .
Who am I? Let’s corral the craziness.
What answer to the question “Who am I?” establishes truth in your core identity, makes any remaining craziness peripheral and much easier to deal with, and opens up enhanced beauty and goodness for your contribution to sanity in this world?