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A Biblical and Theological Reflection on Consumption, Addiction, and Prejudicial Drug Policy
God created us as co-creators and consumers. We were made to seek things to consume: to eat, to drink, and to enjoy sex. Psalm 104:14-15: You cause the grass to grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate, … Continue reading
Sing a New Church!
Language used in the worship and work of the church should affirm the wholeness of God and the full personhood of every individual. So wrote Starr Luteri, in the PC(USA)s 1996 study paper Language About God. [1] When you think … Continue reading
2014 Food Week of Action & World Food Day
The Global Churches’ Week of Action on Food Our faith calls us to work for a world where everyone has sufficient, healthy and culturally appropriate food! And those who produce and prepare the food are fairly compensated, respected and celebrated! … Continue reading
We Are Family
A Sermon Reflecting on the 221st General Assembly Sermon preached Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Ogelthorpe Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA Sermon Text: Matthew 10:24-39 My friends, I bring you greetings from the 221st meeting of the General Assembly of … Continue reading