Lisa Wesley Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7) Submit = hypotasso = subordinate, subject one's self, obey Resist = anthistemi = withstand, oppose, set against Devil = diabolos = false accuser, slanderer Flee = pheugo = run away, escape, vanish James 4:7...
The final psalm in Book 3 is the low point of the Psalter. Jerusalem has fallen. Judah is captive to Babylon. There is no longer any nation to show the nations the wonder of belonging to God. The k…
Wanda Alger
I do not speak of men as My enemies, but the powers behind their masks. For these who feign power are mere puppets of spiritual powers beyond the natural order. It is toward these enemies that My hand is raised and about to come down upon their heads.
When I lived in the Chicago area, I was called to serve jury duty several times. Usually, the parties would settle out of court, and I would receive my $18 and be free to go. But one case went to t…
By Elizabeth Prata This week I’m posting a few essays about cities. Yesterday I wrote about “The Pride of Cities.” Today let’s learn about the biblical Cities of Refuge. Lef…
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. – Hebrews 12:14-15, NIV I am suspicious of … Continue reading "That old bitter card"
Anthony Taylor
May the Divine dwell within our hearts, leading us to embody integrity, humility, and steadfast commitment to justice and righteousness. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Hate evil and love what is good; turn your courts into true halls of justice. Perhaps even yet the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies will have mercy on the remnant of his people. -Amos 5:15, NLT I am a firm believer that injustice must first be acknowledged before we can heal from it. This step is often skipped in … Continue reading "Skipping over the injustice part"
Stories of injustice trouble me. The accounts of innocent people being victimized are bad enough, but when no one steps in on behalf of those victims, the story takes a far more tragic turn. My st…
When God gets your attention. He speaks from a Godly source, he validates his word, and that word is final.
God is a just judge, And God is angry with the wicked every day. -Psalm 7:11, NKJV A common false teaching among Christians is one where anger is treated as sinful. This false teaching serves abusers. Abusers can appeal to this false teaching to manipulate situations and paint their victims as “sinful” for their anger. The question over why … Continue reading "Are you angry with the wicked, too?!"
Picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. (Image from Wallpapers.com) Born in a time of racial injustice, Martin Luther King Jr. emerged as a charismatic Christian leader, advocating for civil rights through nonviolent means. His impassioned speeches, notably the iconic "I Have a Dream," resonated beyond his era, inspiring a global...
Hannah
Society is plagued by many injustices that affect individuals and communities alike. From systemic racism and economic inequality to environmental degradation and human rights violations, the list of social injustices seems endless. As these issues continue to grab headlines, there is a growing call for collective action. However, within the...
Amos was the earliest prophet whose words are preserved in the form of a book. He prophesied in the Northern Kingdom of Israel somewhere between the years 760-750 B.C. Amos’ preaching took place du…
For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice…. -Psalm 11:7a, NIV Caring for faithful spouses is a justice issue, in my opinion. I know many issues in this world are related to the imbalance of justice. Adultery and adultery victims are not the only ones suffering from a world run through with injustice. Yet they are suffering injustices. If … Continue reading “Indifference to injustice is not a godly option”
Anneta Pinto-Young“Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows” (Isaiah 1:17). God spoke through his servant Isaiah concerning the wickedness of hi…
Lisa Price
Unfortunately, many media personalities and politicians are making a regular practice of using false or unfounded charges of racism or “white supremacy” as a tool of manipulation to further their …
Anneta Pinto-Young“And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily” (Luke 18:7-8)? We know that the character…
Annmarie Hylton
The issue of race has been an issue since America began, and it's the same thing with the juvenile justice system. Unfortunately, the presence of racial disparities has been evident in the system since its inception. Racial disparities are one of the first things that stand out in what the juvenile