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Celebrate Christmas in July with these Unexpected Movies on Justice
When the summer temperatures soar, it’s the perfect time to turn your mind to cold winter days with a Christmas in July celebration! One easy way to get in the winter spirit is by watching Christmas movie classics – and a surprising number of them focus on justice! Consider hosting a weekly Movie Night this…
Read MoreWhy Justice Needs to be a Team Sport
When I was in school, I ran track. Track is not a team sport. I was part of a team, but I ran on my own. Justice in America is too much like that. Instead of coming alongside someone facing injustice, we point to the starting line and tell them to start running. Justice as…
Read More5 Tips for Telling Powerful Stories of Impact
Jesus was a great storyteller. He didn’t use fancy power points, brochures, or video. He invited his audience into stories. Stories paint a picture that capture our hearts and minds. Any leader who wants to encourage a team, invite people to volunteer, give, or be involved in advancing justice should explore the power of story.…
Read MoreWhy does prayer actually make a difference in the work of justice?
What do you think it means to “work as unto the Lord.”? (Col. 3:23) I believe it means that God is my boss. What kind of employee would I be if I never took time to listen to my boss or speak with Him? I would hope my boss would fire me. And yet, too…
Read MoreThe Gospel according to Scrooge
Years ago, as a little child, my mother took me to a production the Jesus People Church was doing of The Gospel According to Scrooge. More than an intriguing title, the musical was an adaptation of Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol with a focus on the gospel of transformation. The captivating and convicting story of Scrooge…
Read MoreIs there really Liberty and Justice for all?
I have visited more than 40 countries in the world, and I love America. We have many freedoms to celebrate this 4th of July. If you live in America, you are one of the fortunate 4% of the world’s population. But every generation must advocate to maintain and expand our freedom. You are not free…
Read MoreGod, why won’t you save me?
By Raleigh Sadler I have prayed these words like a mantra. Each time, I hoped my fear would give way to a newfound sense of freedom. However, the more I prayed, the more exhausted I became. Being a good Christian For as long as I can remember, I’ve sought God’s approval over everything else. If…
Read MoreHow you can do justice for immigrant neighbors in need
Are you tired of demeaning rhetoric? Upset over the treatment of immigrant and refugee neighbors? Passionate about justice but don’t know how to offer practical assistance? We want to help. Let us show you how you can do justice for immigrant neighbors in need. Alleviate fear for immigrant neighbors One of the best ways to…
Read MoreWhy should I show compassion for the justice needs of poor neighbors?
Have you heard of compassion fatigue? The Oxford Languages Dictionary defines it as “indifference to charitable appeals on behalf of those who are suffering, experienced as a result of the frequency or number of such appeals.” For many, COVID has created compassion fatigue. Let us not grow weary in doing good COVID brought to the…
Read MoreWhy do songs of justice matter in a broken world?
By Jeff Frazier, Lead Pastor Chapelstreet Church My grandfather loved the music of the big bands from the 1940s. I have fond memories of him making trumpet sounds with his mouth to some old Benny Goodman or Mills Brothers tune. To this day, whenever I hear those songs, I think of him. Songs have a…
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