Posts Tagged ‘gospel justice’
Why 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…
Read MoreShould Christians be involved in doing justice?
A disturbing trend has slipped into the church lately, spotlighted by the pandemic and the 2020 election. We have allowed justice to become political, rather than biblical. What are Christians to do? Is it possible to seek justice for our vulnerable neighbors and hold tightly to the gospel? How do we put God’s agenda for…
Read MoreCan we reconcile the Gospel with Social Justice?
By: Kevin Drendel Many social justice warriors believe the Church has abandoned the cause of justice. Many in the Church believe that social justice has abandoned the Gospel. Meanwhile, God’s heart is to proclaim good news to the poor. Jesus began his ministry when he read from Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is on…
Read MoreJustice Monday!
The following is an excerpt from Gospel Justice. Some refer to the Monday of Holy Week as Justice Monday when Jesus drove the money exchangers from the temple. Powerful reminder that Jesus is not a tame lion and that he cares deeply about injustice. Jerusalem was abuzz. “Did you see the crowds when Jesus entered…
Read MoreThe Initiative Succeeded! Now is the time to Administer Justice!
I am excited to announce the successful completion of Gospel Justice Initiative. In the days ahead we will be changing our web site and materials to reflect our decision to now use the name Administer Justice. The Initiative Succeeded! Webster defines initiative as “an introductory step, introductory, preliminary.” In 2011 John Robb (left) and I…
Read MoreWhat are YOU thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Our first nationwide Thanksgiving was proclaimed by President George Washington on November 26, 1789, “as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favours of Almighty God.” Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a federal holiday during the civil war through a powerful proclamation. Thanksgiving has…
Read MoreWhat is your true purpose in life?
Life speeds by quickly. Too often we fail to stop and ask ourselves the most basic fundamental questions. And the most important one is why are you here? What is your true purpose in life? Is life about you? Who is at the center of your universe? Who or what matters most? For the first…
Read MoreAnd the winner of the most frightening costume is…
Halloween is coming. Behind the fun of costumes and candy, lies real terrors for everyday people. Imagine a contest for the real-life scary Halloween costume. Here are three contenders we see too often. Our third place winner is… the scary Zombie Foreclosure This nightmare frightened millions from their homes at the height of the foreclosure…
Read MoreHow to Rejoice in the Uncertainties of life
Life is full of uncertainties. The truth is none of us know what tomorrow may bring. Two weeks ago our keynote speaker, Dr. Tony Evans experienced the unexpected in the sudden deterioration in the health of his wife, Lois. As a result he was unable to come to Chicago and we began our Open the…
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