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Church Unity Without Political Silence

November 5, 2020May 12, 2022 Larry Lin 0 Comments church, church and state, church unity, discipleship, Division, empathy, political silence, politics, presidential election

What if there was a way to achieve church unity without political silence? What if there was a way to prioritize the church family, but all the while giving a platform to people to engage in serious political conversations? What if politics doesn’t have to be left outside the church doors, but rather, it can be welcomed into the church, not for the sake of division, not for the sake of usurping the gospel, but for the sake of dialogue, understanding, and empathy?

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Lessons From Jesus On Loving Those Who Vote Differently

October 29, 2020October 28, 2020 Faith Chang 2 Comments

In the coming days, followers of Christ have an opportunity— more than that, the responsibility— to be different. With the election fast approaching, we need to hear what Jesus has to teach us about how we interact with and speak about those who vote differently than us. Whatever your political position, here are some lessons from our Master:

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Get Off the Bench

September 24, 2020October 28, 2020 Reformed Margins 4 Comments advocacy, Ahmaud Arbery, data science, George Floyd, racism

As an Asian-American, I said that this was not my problem, not my fight. But this summer, by the grace of God, something changed. I realized how much I had fallen short in seeking to love those around me who did not look like me, didn’t go to the same churches as me, but who are also made in the Imago Dei.

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“Is That Your Bible?”

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 William McKay 0 Comments bible, George Floyd, white house

Evangelicals must not be fooled by a photo-op with the Bible as a prop. Scripture warns us too many times about those who seek to use it to promote themselves without internalizing the words into genuine faith and action.

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The Right Judge: Why Anger Never Satisfies

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 William McKay 0 Comments anger, true grit

Spoiler Alert: Serious spoilers for Parasite follow. I’ve got a confession to make. I’ve got an anger problem. It’s not

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Pay What You Vow: The Un-kept Promise of Indigenous American Treaties

November 7, 2019February 6, 2020 William McKay 2 Comments Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous-American relations, Native American Heritage Month, oaths, Oceti Sakowin, promises, thanksgiving, treaties

November is Native American Heritage Month. Indigenous writer Travis Roberts remembers violated treaties with native tribes and what the Bible says about broken promises.