It’s easy to say that you care about something. It’s much more difficult to actually do something about it. This is an obvious truth, but there are many in power who have perfected the art of offering sympathy without offering anything to provide substantial comfort, let alone address any systemic issues that may have contributedContinue reading “Pantomiming Pity”
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With Great Confidence
Winston Churchill famously said, “A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” He was speaking about how quickly a lie can be spread by those who believe it, or by those who have a stake in others believing it. And he didn’t even have theContinue reading “With Great Confidence”
A Prayer in a Quaking Temple
based on Isaiah 6:1-8 Faithful God, our world is shaking. Our legs are becoming weak as we struggle to maintain our balance. At any moment, it feels as if the ceiling will crumble and come down upon our heads. Who are we in the midst of such disorder? What are our minds, tongues, hearts, andContinue reading “A Prayer in a Quaking Temple”
Jeffrey A. Nelson 