Sudan declares Darfur ceasefire

November 14, 2008

Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has announced an immediate ceasefire in the Darfur region of western Sudan.

From BBC News:

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The Pulpit and the Podium: Part 3

February 19, 2008

Part 3 of our “Pulpit and the Podium” series looks at what the distinctions set forth in Part 2 mean for Christian public policy efforts. Begin with Part 1 here or continue reading…

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The Pulpit and the Podium: Part 2

February 12, 2008

Part 2 of our “Pulpit and the Podium” series looks at the difference between Christian Standards and Biblically based ethics. Begin with Part 1 here or continue reading…

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The Pulpit and the Podium: 4 part series

February 5, 2008

With the election season now in full swing the discussion about Christian political responsibility must fully engaged. In order to remain diligent, tactful, and properly motivated in engaging public policy Christians must constantly ask themselves what exactly they are advocating — or better — what they should be advocating. Continue reading for part one of a five part series…
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January 21st is Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 20, 2008

To honor Dr. King today an excerpt from his speech “The Drum Major Instinct” is presented here for your reflection:

 

Also view Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream Speech” with full transcript here.

As an added devotional, one of the most moving pieces from Dr. King’s writing, “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” has been coped below…

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Will there be justice for Darfur?

December 10, 2007

PBS’s always excellent program Frontline has done told well the story of the genocide in Darfur under the watch of an apathetic world. But will there be justice for Darfur? See the entire program “On Our Watch” online here. In genocide, what does the LORD require?

Modified Monopoly: Experiencing Social Class Inequality

December 7, 2007

Here is an interesting exercise any group can put together to illustrate social inequality using the readily available Monopoly board-game. Read on for the rules — give it a try and let us know what you think and how it went!

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October 16th is World Food Day

October 16, 2007

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October, the day on which the Organization was founded in 1945. The World Food Day and TeleFood theme for 2007 is “The Right to Food“. Read on for more information…

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The Just Life on the Radio

October 9, 2007

Welcome KGCM listeners! A special thanks to Chaplain Jean Jones for highlighting The Just Life on her program this morning.

In the News: Africans to Bono: ‘For God’s sake please stop!’

July 7, 2007

africans.jpgWith all of the megastar attention to the needs in Africa, and public awareness reaching all time highs, voices from inside Africa have begun to raise a new concern: STOP flooding Africa with aid. This perspective might come as a surprise. Read on to investigate these viewpoints through two recent articles…

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