Becoming Peacemakers in Our Tit-For-Tat Violent World

Becoming Peacemakers in Our Tit-For-Tat Violent World

It was still Christmastide – a season for celebrating the birth of Christ. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we had heard words from the prophet Isaiah declaring that God’s anointed one would be the “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6) and the reign of God would be one...

Veterans Day Creates a Ministry Dilemma

Veterans Day creates a ministry dilemma. As a pastor and religious leader, how can I be faithful in teaching what I believe to be central to following Christ and yet not unduly offend others? More specifically, how can I teach and preach that Christ calls us to be...