"Even if we stand at the very summit of virtue, it is by mercy that we shall be saved." –John Chrysostom
There are those few moments in the life of a church that will be remembered for many years after. I have to believe this was one of those moments. No one could communicate the way God has blessed our international and refugee ministry at South Tulsa in the last 18 months better than these three … Continue reading When Refugees/Immigrants Become Church Family
Because quotes or statements can often be taken of context in the media, here is my full statement from today's press conference in DC: As a pastor, it is neither my calling nor my job to write bills or advocate for laws specifically. It is my call to mobilize people to serve those God has … Continue reading A Call to Congress and the Church to Speak and Act for “Dreamers”
"The margins are never margins for God." Just had to share these brilliant words from Elaine Storkey. This was originally from a podcast (linked below), but I have typed out the transcript. Most societies have a strong sense of a center. It’s occupied by people with influence, visibility, status, and power. In most societies, those … Continue reading “The margins are never margins for God.”
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