Truth matters, Stand Up for Truth

This paper should be simplified for the lay people to understand easily. I agree with the notion that truth matters and it is important to stand up for the truth e.g. when faced with difficult situation, like in the caseRead more…

From enemy to peace maker

Taysir Abu Saada was once a PLO sniper known as “The Butcher,” and a personal chauffer for the late Yasser Arafat. But then his life was transformed by a new-found faith in Jesus. Recently, “Tass” recounted for The Christian EditionRead more…

Virtue as Mission: Humility and Reconciliation

[FULL TEXT] These are reflections on how humility, paradoxically, is empowering for the gospel, to the glory of God. After reading recently Dr. Chris Wright’s article, “Calling the Church Back to Humility“, I was reminded of these words which IRead more…

Forgiveness: The first step in reconciliation

Forgiveness is at the heart of Christianity and is the “possible impossibility” that can be practiced by believers world-wide. Authentic (biblical) forgiveness is often overlooked in the lives of believers and, as a result, unity, love, fellowship, and witness areRead more…

No personal holiness without social holiness

One of the great disconects in contemporary Christianity is the seperation between faith and life.  One of my favorite quotes in this regard comes from Ed Silvoso who said: Preaching the Good News without love is like giving someone aRead more…

Innocent Voices: Reliving El Salvador’s Civil War

The film Innocent Voices tells the story of El Salvador’s civil war in the 1980s through the eyes of an 11-year-old boy. Co-writer Oscar Torres escaped to the United States from his native land and lived through the events dramatized onscreen.Read more…

Choosing Forgiveness

A fantastic book exploring a topic that is crucial to our spiritual formation and understanding of God.Read more…

Got Life? – Forgiveness

Forgiveness is more than a suggestion… it is a commandment. Hear what the Bible has to say about Forgiveness through Bishop Sherwood Carthen…Read more…