Okay, so yesterday we talked about Advent and its invitation to slow down, to ponder the significance of what God has done (and is still doing!) through Jesus, and in this way to prepare our hearts to celebrate not just the birth of a beautiful child but the incarnation of God in Jesus as Emanuel, God with us. I’m guessing that most readers of this blog already know a fair amount about Advent, and that the post was more of a reminder and invitation than an introduction. But do you know about the Advent Conspiracy? Actually, I’m guessing that many of you do. But for those who don’t: The Advent Conspiracy is a world-wide movement to help...
I Have a Dream…...
posted by DJL
You have heard this speech before. Or at least parts of it, memorable portions here, particularly inspirational sections there. But even if you’ve listed to the whole of what became known as the “I Have a Dream Speech” by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., you owe it to yourself to...
Making A Difference At Year’s End
posted by DJL
The end of the year is a popular time to make charitable donations. For some it’s a last chance to give before the tax year closes. Others find themselves in a Christmas kind of spirit and share that by giving. And others are just procrastinators. ☺ Whatever the reason(s), it’s a critical and crazy time for charitable groups hoping to meet end-of-the-year goals. Two weeks ago I shared some of our family’s favorite charitable causes and you can certainly return to that post to find more information about them. Toward helping those interested in making end of the year gifts, I thought I’d share three more of my favorites, each...
Tears, Prayers &...
posted by DJL
I wanted to pass along two recent posts that readers of this blog have sent my way. Both concern reactions to the shootings this past Friday in Newtown, CT. The first revolves around the gun policies in our country and is, in particular, a direct response to the fierce opposition of the...
Justice
posted by DJL
Bryan Stevenson isn’t your typical crusader. He’s relatively soft-spoken, tells winsome stories, and makes his arguments as much by sharing his own experiences as by sharing facts. But make no mistake: his is a passionate crusader for justice. Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative,...
Faith and the Electi...
posted by DJL
Three beliefs I hold are central to me as I approach this election. 1) God works through elected officials to care for God’s people and world. Indeed, I would say that God sets up the office of public official for precisely this reason (see Romans 13:1-7). For this reason, elected officials...