As a worship pastor in the 2000’s I loved leading the congregation in anthem praise of the Creator and Sustainer. We’d turn out the lights, light some candles, pack the …
Drive a Spoke
On April 9, 1945 Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by the Nazis. His teachings on biblical community, justice and kinetic pacifism have significantly shaped my theology over the last two decades. …
Righteousness and Justice
Psalm 33 says God “loves righteousness and justice; the LORD’s faithful love fills the whole earth.” Our pursuit of righteousness and justice is manifest in right relationship with God and …
Equitable Compassion
In Philippians 4:5 Paul encourages his friends and us to “let your gentleness show in your treatment of all people.” The Greek word for gentleness here is “epieikēs,” which means …
Restoration
Isaiah 61 speaks of God’s commission to serve the poor, consoling those who mourn, to rebuild and restore ruins, and God’s passionate love for justice. The concluding verse reads, “For just …
Giving Our Faith Feet
On November 1st, ServLife will be literally putting feet on our desire to build global community. ServLife is participating in the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon’s Run for a Cause program, which …
Super Bowl and Human Trafficking
This weekend tens of thousands of people will gather in Indianapolis to watch the big game, celebrate and party. These crowds will bring with them a specific clientele. For these …