Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
To honor Dr. King today his sermon “Paul’s Letter to American Christians” is presented here for your reflection. For more information and reflection please visit last year’s post here. Paul’s Letter to American Christians by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I would like to share with you an imaginary letter from the pen of the Apostle Paul. The postmark reveals …
Read MoreSudan declares Darfur ceasefire
Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has announced an immediate ceasefire in the Darfur region of western Sudan. From BBC News:
Read MoreThe Pulpit and the Podium: Part 3
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…
Read MoreThe Pulpit and the Podium: Part 2
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…
Read MoreThe Pulpit and the Podium: 4 part series
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…
Read MoreThis is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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…
Read MoreModified Monopoly: Experiencing Social Class Inequality
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!
Read MoreThe Just Life on the Radio
Welcome KGCM listeners! A special thanks to Chaplain Jean Jones for highlighting The Just Life on her program this morning.
Read MoreIn the News: Africans to Bono: ‘For God’s sake please stop!’
With 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…
Read MoreMarch 8th is International Women’s Day
Women nurture, lead, provide, and shape the world in irreplaceable ways. Yet a girl born today in a poor community joins the world’s largest group to be denied basic needs and human rights — women.
Read MoreAmazing Grace in theaters now
Amazing Grace, based on the life of antislavery pioneer William Wilberforce, is in theaters now! Visit the movie’s website here. Continue reading for more resources…
Read MoreAgents of Change: Not For Sale Campaign
27 million people are enslaved today. Not For Sale is a campaign of individuals, musicians, artists, people of faith, businesses, schools, and sports teams united to stop it. The Not for Sale Campaign combines technology, intellectual capital, abolitionist groups and a growing network of individuals like yourself – joined together to end slavery in our lifetime. Read on to learn …
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