God, Guard these your children who, for love of your Name, make a pilgrimage. Be their companion on the way, their guide at the crossroads, their strength in weariness, their defense in dangers, their shelter on the path, heir shade in the heat, their light in the darkness, their comfort in discouragement, and the firmness […]
A famous theologian once said to me, “When we look into the eyes of the poor, we are looking into the eyes of Jesus.” He was merely taking a literal interpretation of Matthew 25:40, “As much as you have done it to one of the least of these, you have done it unto Me.” What […]
Hey friends, We just got home from 2 weeks in Guatemala with Julie and Sean Hall and their family. What a great time!! While there, we worked with a non-profit called “God’s Child Project” (www.godschild.org). We built a house, distributed food AND… We learned about an incredible opportunity to rescue hundreds of sick and starving […]
Over the weekend the Oregonian published an article in which I suggest that the American Christian Church should consider giving back her tax exemption to heal one of society’s great wounds, like child hunger or health care. As of this morning, oregonlive.com has received over 500 comments on the article and over 1800 shares on […]
Maintaining Personal Myth Through Irrational Loyalty For years we were baffled by the “Angry Pastor” phenomena. Little did we know, it may have been a foreshadow of an emerging national mania. Download Free eBook Here and share it with your friends. Angry Pastor Three years ago I was asked to write an article on the […]
Have you ever read MLK’s Letter From a Birmingham Jail? It is one of the most significant documents in the history of the United States. Seriously, have you read it? Listen to me and some friends (Tony Campolo, Shane Claiborne, Lisa Sharon Harper, Frank Schaeffer, Leroy Barber, Doug Pagitt, Tim Soerens and others) read the […]
Hey friends, I hope your Advent is lovely, inspiring and rejuvenating (not soul-sucking.) I want to tell you about a special series, but first: Have you taken the time to thoughtfully celebrate with your loved ones this Advent season? Do you have a plan to rest your soul for Christmas morning? Have you thought of […]
