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Pursuing Justice
Justice. The term “justice” often invokes scenes from a courtroom. Judges in black robes, and prosecutors in suits ensuring criminals are “brought to justice.” Victims seeking justice. A fair and impartial jury, determining the guilt or innocence of the accused. And of course, the guilty taken away, bound, and imprisoned to serve a just sentence. Even in non-criminal cases, we often think of justice as making the wrongdoer pay their fair share. But justice is much more than a system…
Bringing Justice, Reconciliation and Grace to a World in Chaos
As you wrestle with your own responses to the news of the day and the many messages out there, please remember that when we have found Jesus ourselves, we are appointed by God to be messengers of justice, reconciliation, and grace.
What to Say to a World in Chaos
Honestly, my head is spinning right now. Our lives get completely tossed upside-down during the total shock of the coronavirus lockdown, and then in a split second we are in chaos as a society. What am I supposed to say? Do I, as a pastor in a church family, say anything? Can I really add anything of value to the thousands of church and civic leaders who are speaking out? Can I add anything of value to the millions of…