Looking back on this essay from July of 2013, about the hysteria surrounding the trial of George Zimmerman regarding the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, I find that considering all that with all that has happened since, with Ferguson MO and NYC, this essay remains very applicable. So I decided to edit it a little andContinue reading “Silence Is Not An Option: Some Thoughts on Justice & Inequality”
Tag Archives: The American Church
What The Gungor Controversy Tells Us About The American Church
In case you are one of the few people who are even less aware of what is happening inside the glass walls of the American Church than I am, there is a major controversy currently over comments made by the worship band and Dove award winner Gungor (Here is an excellent article from the ChristianContinue reading “What The Gungor Controversy Tells Us About The American Church”
Spiritual Leadership: Acting as Prophet, Priest & King
Being a Pastor is one of the most rewarding things I have ever had the privilege to do. It is second only to the privilege of being the Head of my Household, having the opportunity to pour my Life into my wife and children. But though it is fun, it is far from easy; forContinue reading “Spiritual Leadership: Acting as Prophet, Priest & King”
Confronting Contradictions in the Bible: Miracles
How one approaches the Judeo-Christian text matters. One can not be a follower of the Way of the Cross without being a student of the Scripture for we are called first and foremost to be and to make Disciples (Matthew 28:19-20). In today’s American society however there are many who claim to believe in theContinue reading “Confronting Contradictions in the Bible: Miracles”
Dr. Joshua C. Strunk 