Created to Love
God created us to love. From the foundation of God’s unconditional love for us, God calls us to love and worship God and serve and pursue justice for the people around us. Created to Care As you may or may … Continue reading
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Tag Archives: Justice
Created in God’s Image (Pride Month)
This Pride Month and every month, let’s emphasize that ALL people, regardless of differences, are created in God’s image. It is our moral obligation to treat all people–including ourselves–with full dignity and love. Created in God’s Image Each summer, I … Continue reading
Almsgiving, Healing, and Justice (Acts 3)
Peter and John encounter a man, disabled from birth, at the temple. Empowered by the Spirit, they heal him so that he doesn’t need to rely on almsgiving but can support himself with work. Jesus’ Commission for the Apostles Last … Continue reading
Sacrifice, Service, Mercy (Mark 10)
Before Jesus reaches Jerusalem for his triumphal entry, the Gospel of Mark includes three distinct but related stories. What binds these stories together is service: love in action that puts the well-being of others above yourself. Called to Service During … Continue reading
Loving the Rich Man (Mark 10)
When approached by a rich man, Jesus responds to this Torah-following person with love and a call: to be his disciple. But for the man, the cost is too high. Lent has begun, and with it we have moved from … Continue reading
Growing Justice (Jeremiah 33)
While the injustice of the people of Judah led to their downfall by the Babylonians, God promises the One who will bring life, justice, and righteousness to the broken people. Welcome to Advent The first Sunday of Advent is considered, … Continue reading
Injustice Stinks (Isaiah 5, 11)
God’s expectations for the people of Judah do not match reality. Instead of justice, God sees oppression and injustice. So, God promises to send a king to establish true and lasting justice. Our Sin, God’s Faithfulness Last week, we began … Continue reading
Core Value: Inclusivity Is the Goal
Our third core value at Spirit & Truth Publishing is inclusivity. Essential to God’s unconditional love is the inclusion of all people, especially those who have been traditionally excluded. Why We’re Here At Spirit & Truth Publishing, our purpose is … Continue reading
Righteousness or Justice? (Romans 1)
What is righteousness, biblically speaking? Perhaps our typical view that relates this to our personal behavior and holiness is missing a dimension: justice. Called to Share the Good News This reading marks the fifth Sunday of Easter and the end … Continue reading
Waiting for Mishpat (Isaiah 42)
In Isaiah 42, we glimpse a promised Servant who will bring mishpat to the world. We have seen this Servant in Jesus but still await justice in full. As we wait, we must also do justice! We continue in our … Continue reading