After months of physical distancing and extreme surface-cleansing, it's no wonder we'd like to go back to the way things were. Some of us have jumped in with both feet upon cancelled executive orders that are "reopening the economy." Snapshots of people in restaurants, at rallies, and in grocery stores could almost make you think we're done with the Coronavirus. Cue our collective sigh of relief. Finally. As a pastor, I'm watching a range of conversations about when and how we return to our church buildings. I hear the cries of church folk who long to be back in worship, "back to normal," … [Read more...] about The Lure of “Back to Normal”
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Becoming an Advocate, Changing the World: Rooted in Relationship (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a post that will span a few weeks. How do we make a difference in the world? How do we participate in the political process? What does that question have to do with Foolish Church? Stay tuned as we consider these questions. What I needed to know about becoming an advocate for people beyond my immediate family, I began to learn from my friend Bill Mefford. He taught me the core truth behind the best, most important, most effective, least destructive advocacy: it is rooted in relationship. Always, always, always. Sometimes there’s a disconnect. It’s not unusual … [Read more...] about Becoming an Advocate, Changing the World: Rooted in Relationship (Part 2)