What would Jesus think of our politics and our treatment of neighbors?
A Christmas reflection asking whether faith, mercy and love of neighbor still guide our public life today in American politics.
Jesus
Opinion
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent postsWhat would Jesus have done during the Montgomery Brawl?
When Black folks get tired, you don’t – as the young folks say – want that smoke.
Ivey warns to practice social distancing this Easter
Christians, the world over, celebrate today as the anniversary of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth from the dead after he was executed by the Romans occupying Judea at the time. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) warned Alabamians that despite the holiday they need to continue to practice social distancing and avoid the traditional Easter … Continued
Public Easter week services are canceled
Most Churches in Alabama will not hold public Easter week services in compliance with the guidance from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Easter week is the holiest week in the Christian Church’s calendar and is usually marked with overflow crowds at Easter services in … Continued
Opinion
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent postsLove in the time of the coronavirus
Like many of you I “attended” Palm Sunday worship online. It was strange not to be there at St. James Fairhope physically for the Liturgy of the Palms to gather outside for prayers and walk into the church together with our palms singing “All Glory, Laud and Honor.” I heard the words of the Passion … Continued
Opinion
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent postsNational frustrations hit high water mark
When I was first officially assigned a role in the public sector, Governor Guy Hunt appointed me in 1989, as Alabama State Small Business Advocate. I was thirty-five years old, a team player, easy to work with, friendly to everyone in government and the private sector, yet mission oriented to advance the cause of the … Continued
Opinion
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent postsJesus instructed, let your words be true, but that doesn’t apply at State House
Many elected officials in Alabama profess profound allegiance to biblical teachings, but do they actually practice those principles? In two distinct instances during the Legislative Session, promises made to individuals and the people of the state have been broken. Jesus instructed his followers to let their words be true. In Matthew 5:33 (NIV), Jesus said, … Continued
Opinion
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent postsThe light of Easter
For those of us who are Christians, this week is the most important and holiest of the year. We begin the week remembering Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, walk with Him through his last teachings in the Temple, watch the last supper with His disciples, sadly witness His arrest and trial before the Sanhedrin and … Continued
Today is Christmas
Tuesday, December 25 is Christmas. It is a state and federal holiday, so banks, schools, courthouses and other government buildings will be closed, as well as many private businesses. The holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth over 2,000 years ago. Most Christians believe that Jesus is God made flesh. “For God so loved … Continued
Opinion
Opinion
Follow this topic to stay updated on recent posts.
See recent postsLet’s unlock second chances in Alabama
No one makes it through life without regrets. The split-second decision we wish we could take back, the risk we never should have taken, the people we failed to prioritize—these are the moments that open our eyes to our need for a fresh start. Unfortunately, not everyone gets a second chance. Right now, there are … Continued