Why “do justice”? It’s simple: love. In Scripture, love is not a feeling, it is intention and action. Love in the short term is charity. Love in the long-term is justice. Do Justice, Week 4 This is the fourth (out … Continue reading
God’s prophets were concerned about the plight of widows, orphans, and immigrants. These represented economic vulnerability. We need to build resilience to truly do justice. Do Justice, Week 3 Over the past two weeks, I have been writing a series … Continue reading
Shalom is God’s vision for the world where every person has all that they need to flourish. This is the heart and goal of biblical justice. Do Justice, Week 2 Here we are in Week 2 of my five-week series … Continue reading
It is critical that we celebrate and honor the image of God in our transgender siblings, listen to their experiences, and act to counter injustice. Do Justice Happy almost-summer! You may, or may not, know that this Forming Faith blog … Continue reading
Date: June 5, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 2:1-21; Philippians 4:4-7 Free Resource: Popcorn Power (Kids PK-2nd, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: Proclaiming the good news about Jesus Christ is cause for thanksgiving and rejoicing! … Continue reading
Date: May 29, 2022 Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-13 Free Resource: Praying in One Accord (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: God’s grace is given, not earned. Is Christian unity even possible? Maybe it … Continue reading
Date: May 22, 2022 Bible Reading: Philippians 1:1-18a Free Resource: Mural of Thankfulness (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: The proclamation of the gospel brings joy and thanksgiving even in difficult circumstances. Even … Continue reading
Date: May 15, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 17:16-31 Free Resource: Always Creating and Sustaining (Family, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: God is the creator, sustainer, and redeemer of the whole world. We are always … Continue reading
Date: May 8, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 16:16-34 Free Resource: Sing Loud and Proud (Youth, NL) Unit Theme (April 17—May 8): Good News Spreads The Point: God can even use the imprisonment of the faithful to bring about change in … Continue reading
Date: May 1, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 9:1-19a Free Resource: Quick Change (Kids 3rd-6th, NL) Unit Theme (April 17—May 8): Good News Spreads The Point: God sometimes calls the most unlikely people to do the work of spreading the gospel. … Continue reading