"Perhaps, indeed, this is what "holy scripture" really is - not a calm, serene list of truths to be learned or commands to be obeyed, but a jagged book that forces you to grow up in your thinking as you grapple with it." NT Wright in Paul: A Biography writing re Galatians.
Words matter. Words of leaders create consequences. This is why one of the 10 commandments is a prohibition against bearing false witness (lying). Shame on you Mr Trump.
Lord, save me from the sins of my tongue and the flaws of character that fuel them. Make my words honest (by taking away my fear), few (by taking away my self-importance), wise (by taking away my thoughtlessness), and kind (by taking away my indifference and irritability). Amen.
@RevAdamHamilton Here in NJ we are thinking it will be July at the earliest. And we anticipate it will take many months before people are comfortable being in large gatherings. Positive note we are learning a ton about how to lead an online campus!
The divide in our country appears to be between those who are willing to submit on behalf of the common good, and those who want the common good to submit to their private rights. “We first” vs “Me first”. Most desire both...but when forced to choose, the distinction gets clear.
BREAKING: Today I’m signing an Executive Order extending, by 30 days, the public health emergency I initially declared on March 9th.
Extending this order ensures we will continue to take appropriate steps to protect the public health and welfare of New Jerseyans.
A few things about Christlike manhood: It is fierce enough to fight for women. Bold enough to want a woman in Bible class. Safe enough to be alone with a woman. Muscular enough to scatter a crowd of men ready to stone a sinful woman. Brazen enough to send a woman with good news.
Prejudice assumes somebody is the way “all those kinds of people are” instead of caring enough about the truth to find out what this particular person is like, what this particular person is really saying.
NFC East Champs! So proud of the resiliency of this team. Such a special group of men.
And I greatly appreciate all the prayers! I know my God is a powerful one with a perfect plan. Time to just lean in to him and trust whatever the circumstances! #Proverbs3:5-6