Posts Tagged ‘justice’
Doing justice requires patience
by Daniel Strom This time of year is usually marked by excitement and anticipation for students heading back to school. For millions of kids across our country, COVID-19 has changed that excitement and anticipation to disappointment and anxiety. These issues are in the front of my mind as I begin a new job with the…
Read MoreHow one hour can immediately expand access to justice!
COVID-19 has exposed weaknesses in our system. Health and education are discussed heavily, but just as broken is access to our justice system. Law is complicated and yet every area of life is impacted by it. The confusion and uncertainty surrounding legal issues fuels anxiety and stress. Our neighbors need help now more than ever. …
Read MoreEugene Cho: On How To Not Be A Jerk In Politics
I recently caught up with my friend Eugene Cho as he transitions to take on his new role as President of Bread for the World. I wanted to ask him about his new book, Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics. Here’s what he had to say. Q: Why did…
Read MoreThree Ways Justice is the Heartbeat of a Father
Fathers matter. While it is common to attack fathers for being absent in families or an abusive presence, there are many fathers leaving justice legacies through courage, conviction and care. Thank you for representing the heartbeat of our heavenly father. The Heartbeat of a Father Demonstrates Justice Through Courage You would take a bullet for…
Read MoreGraduates Ask: Where in the World is God’s Justice?
By: Joseph Strom For young graduates, their friends and families, spring is full of graduations celebrating important milestones in their lives. It’s an event young people work hard to reach, waiting in giddy anticipation for the realization of their achievements. But graduation also means entering something new: a new stage of education, an internship or…
Read MoreWhat can I do about the agonizing pain of injustice?
“I can’t breathe”. The cry of George Floyd echoed loudly across the nation this week. Collectively we could not breathe as we watched another black man unjustly lose his life. We must not allow the response of a few to overshadow the actions of many who are demanding change. Breathe Do you yearn to breathe…
Read MoreThank you for doing justice through compassionate care!
You did it! You successfully brought justice and hope to nearly 1,000 vulnerable neighbors through the compassionate care campaign. Allow us to share some of your stories and the opportunity to be part of a new May Justice Roll campaign. The success of the Compassionate Care Campaign On March 14 I met with our COO…
Read MoreDid you know injustice does not shelter in place?
While we shelter in place, injustice roams freely. Confusion around new laws, unemployment, assistance with government funds, safety from abuse, protection from fraud and the list goes on. Administer Justice is open – virtually. You can trust us and we are here to help. Call 847-844-1100 for phone/video assistance. Here is guidance through this confusing…
Read MoreHope Sunday
No matter how dark the night, dawn comes. On Sunday, dawn found four women making their way to the tomb. Mk. 16:1, Lk. 24:10. The guards froze like dead men as the earth shook and an angel broke the seal to roll away the stone. Mt. 28: 1-4. The women ran to tell the disciples…
Read MoreGrave Saturday!
This blog originally posted four years ago, but is highly relevant for our circumstances today. The day was grave. Sunday’s triumphant celebration evaporated. The memory of a strong Jesus clearing the temple and teaching to the acclaim of the people gone. Jesus was dead. His body lay in a grave. The religious leaders were not…
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