Peter Montgomery, a senior fellow at the People for the American Way Foundation, is closely following the current courting of the religious right-wing by the Koch-funded astroturf group, Americans for Prosperity. The Koch brothers see to it through this grassroots Tea Party front group that
“I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works, that I know very well.” – Psalm 139:14,( The New Testament and Psalms, An Inclusive Version) Jesus said, “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will
What does ‘boldness before God’ mean to me? It is easier at first to say what it doesn’t mean. It does not mean adopting a ‘Crusader’ mentality fueled by fear and anger. It is easy enough to find myself in such a place if I
Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have boldness before God. – 1 John 3:21 “Hearts” in this verse refers to the Christian’s confidence in asking God for things. This point is made clearer in the following verse. Because this same word occurs
Fag. Sissy. Bulldagger. Bull Dyke. These are words that if left unchecked, can erode the self-esteem of a same-gender loving person. When these words or hurtful phrases are spewed from the pulpit, they can cause double damage. People usually come into the church naked, with
In the LGBT community, we face bullies constantly. And we know all too well that the torment does not automatically stop when we leave school. This epidemic has put the lives of our youth are at stake — and those of many adults, as well.
Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our
Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent: Can these bones live? (Ezekiel 37:1-14) Unbind him and let him go. (John 11:17-45) You are in the Spirit. (Romans 8:6-11) We begin tonight with a traditional African-American spiritual that you may know. Dem
Jubilee! Circle, Columbia, S.C. Readings for the First Sunday in Lent: Peace be within you! (Psalm 122) Away with you, Satan! (Matthew 4:1-11) Tonight’s first song comes from the sixth album released by singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow. “Peace Be Upon Us” appeared on her 2008 album
A preacher retired and moved to the country to enjoy life and practice his hobby of yard work. Needing a lawn mower, he headed into town to buy one. On the way he saw a sign advertising a lawn mower for sale. He stopped at