Category Archives: Peace

The “Occupy” Movement is Almost Right

Some good thoughts from Arthur Brooks…

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Are Corporations People?

<—- Playing to a stereotype. I’m not sure how Saturdays became my “economics” posting day… but that seems to be the case. My reason for including these posts on economics is to add some balance to much of the discussion in … Continue reading

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Taxes, Part 3 (A Sermon)

Special Guest Contributor: Rev. Michael Hudson Preached on April 29, 2012 11) And what do we do when we see these problems? We say, “the govt needs to….” Government has replaced fathers with a welfare check leaving men in many … Continue reading

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How NOT to Stimulate the Economy

Since issues which surround the economy are often called “peace, justice, and poverty” issues, then I think we ought to think in ways that will actually help people, and not just ways that “sound” compassionate or make for good slogans … Continue reading

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How God Gives Peace on Earth

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A Prayer for the Loss of a Loved One

O God, who art the strength of thy saints, and who redeemest the souls of thy servants: We bless thy name for all those who have died in the Lord, and who now rest from their labors, having received the end of their … Continue reading

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What Motivated Adam Smith?

I wonder if the folks who make up the “Occupy Wall Street” crowd have considered any of these points.

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A Prayer for Our Country

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, … Continue reading

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Prayer for Peace

Lord Jesus Christ, you are the way of peace. Come into the brokenness of our lives and our land      with your healing love. Help us to e willing to bow before you in true repentance,      and to bow … Continue reading

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Evangelicals and Social Action

I could have entitled this post, “Conservatives and Social Justice,” because my point would have been the same. Very often folks on opposite sides of the fence politically and theologically talk past each other. I believe this is because, quite often, … Continue reading

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Justice and the Gospel, Part 2

I posted the first part of this video back in July when it came out on YouTube. I apparently fell asleep between then and now as I forgot to post the second part when it came out. (and since I … Continue reading

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Kingdom Come: Part 3

What Is The Kingdom?  Well, let’s get to it. What is Jesus referring to here? What is the “kingdom of heaven” that is near?  Very simply put, the kingdom of heaven or kingdom of God is the sovereign and gracious … Continue reading

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