"Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved." –John Chrysostom
My family often jokes about our "first-world problems": The ice maker on one of our two refrigerators is jammed, the local fiberoptic internet is unusually slow today, or the kids are lamenting that there's "nothing to eat" in our pantry with dozens of food choices readily available. We American-born Christians certainly understand excess because we … Continue reading First-World Excess and the story of Jesus feeding the 5000
More than two years ago, I was asked to represent our church in the Greenwood District of Tulsa as plans were forming to commemorate the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. I believe it speaks highly of our church and the impact we’ve made in our community that we were both invited and welcomed by the folks … Continue reading Letter to My Church on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Sunday
Our city passed an ordinance this week requiring masks and social distancing for the next several months in public spaces. As expected, this decision has been met with a wide range of reactions and opinions. Beginning this Sunday, our church is upgrading our language from "we highly encourage masks" to "we are asking everyone over … Continue reading Our Church Health Team on Masks and Loving Our Neighbor
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