Archive for August, 2011

Labels

Posted: August 29, 2011 by Glenn in Hitler, labels, Luke 19:1-10, racism, racist, sexist, tax-collector, Zacchaeus
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In Jesus’ day being labeled a sinner also meant that you were an outcast.  Luke 19 tells the story of Jesus’ encounter with a tax-collector, read sinner, named Zacchaeus.  The “proper” folks were somewhat disturbed that Jesus would choose to associate with someone so evil.  For them Zacchaeus was beyond the reach of God. I [...]

Greed and Fear

Posted: August 19, 2011 by Glenn in 9-11, Beloved Community, Desmund Tutu, enemies, Fear, fear-based decisions, finances, forgiveness, Greed, Martin Luther King, racism, stock market, terrorism, transforming
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I am writing this blog at the end of what has been one of the most volatile weeks the stock market has experienced in a long time.  I am reasonably sure that my  retirement account has not done well. Last week over a lunch conversation a friend suggested that the primary forces driving the stock [...]

A Case for Short-Term Missions

Posted: August 10, 2011 by Glenn in acts 10, conversion, cultural insensitivity, David Livermore, Evangelism, experiencing god, novel idea, respect, roman centurion, short-term mission, unclean meat
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According to David Livermore  this year 4.5 million Americans will participate in a short-term mission experience at a cost of $2.5 billion.  DOOR, the organization I work for, will host .06% or 2,500 of these folks.  Over the last two decades short-term mission trips have grown from a novel idea to big business.  This growth [...]

Flip-flop

Posted: August 5, 2011 by Glenn in Acts 9, Damascus road, flip-flop, followers of the way, humility, immaturity, New Testament, opponent, passionate follower, Paul, political, pride, religious system, road to damascus, Saul, the Way, wisdom
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When did flip-flopping become such a negative thing?  It seems that being accused of flip-flopping, especially in the political field, has become the single most dangerous accusation that can be leveled against an opponent.  When did we start expecting our leaders to be so wise that they would never ever have to change their mind? The [...]