The Rebel Jesus

Posted by on Dec 7, 2011 in church, justice, The Voice | 0 comments The Rebel Jesus One of my favorite songs during the Christmas season is Jackson Brown’s song “The Rebel Jesus”.  This amazing song is different from other Christmas songs.  It isn’t necessarily airy and light.  It does not quite have the same cheer of a normal Christmas song.  And yet it is just beautiful.  And it might fit the nature and message of Jesus more than a song like...
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Help the Most, Serve the Least

Posted by on Nov 29, 2011 in church, compassion, justice, leadership, The Voice | 0 comments Two goals. One goal. That is what this phrase is all about: “Help the most, serve the least”. This is two separate things.  But it is also one thing. It is two separate things because we need to focus on both sides of this.  People who seek compassion, love, community, and the ways of Jesus should care about both of these things.  How can we help the most people?  How can we best use our...
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Jesus Living

Posted by on Nov 25, 2011 in compassion, justice, The Voice | 0 comments There is a popular phrase that took off in the 1990’s about Jesus: What Would Jesus Do?  That phrase caused people to think about how Jesus would act in each situation they faced in their lives.  How would He respond to a person who was mean to them?  How would He treat someone who needs help?  What would He do in the everyday situations we find ourselves in? “What Would Jesus Do?” is a...
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With the Measure You Use…

Posted by on Nov 17, 2011 in compassion, justice, leadership, The Voice | 0 comments There is a verse in the Bible that states “with the measure you use, it will be measured to you”.  Many people have read this verse with a sense of guilt at the warning against a life not lived with generosity.  But I like to take a very hopeful look at this verse for the opportunity that it provides.  Your life can be filled with good things based on the measure that you use with...
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