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Love Is Possible

admin — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:31:53 +0000

Sometimes its easy to forget that first and foremost we are all humans. We crave community, love to eat good food and want to smile and laugh. Usually, we are so caught up in being “right” or trying to prove our way is the “best” that we forget the small simple things in life, like love and mutual respect!

The Bush twins sent this letter to the Obama girls. They were able to to set aside political agendas, upbringing, and even the fact that Sasha and Malia’s father spent a few years bashing (in a good way) their own father. Small letters like this reminds us that love can overcome all things.

MLK, Barack Obama & Oscar Grant

admin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:36:50 +0000

Today we pause, remember and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Tomorrow our nation will make history as Barack Obama will become President and possibly the most powerful man in the world. Yet two weeks ago Oscar Grant was gunned down in Oakland by a white police officer. Oscar was lying on the floor, face-down when he was executed.

Barack Obama gives us hope, the hope that Martin Luther King, Jr desired, wanted, prayed for. But Oscar Grant reminds us we have a long way to go. As we celebrate and reflect, let us also pray and seek greater ways to love and serve each other.

Obama – Our President – Support Him

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:11:31 +0000

Below are some links from fellow pastors in regards to President Elect Obama.

Bob Roberts Jr: Obama – Our President – Support Him

Jacob Vanhorn’s thoughts on Obama here.

Jonathan Dodson critiques Obama’s victory speech.

Nathan Gilmer wanted McCain to win but has these thoughts now.

Nick has some great post-election thoughts.

Anne Jackson encourages us to stop whining and start acting. I agree.

Scott McKnigh offers a prayer for Obama.

Driscoll post some of his thoughts here.

John Piper's Heart in the 2008 Election

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:03:10 +0000

John Piper has some good thoughts on the election.

via YouTube – John Piper’s Heart in the 2008 Election

My Commitment To Barack Obama

admin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:07:05 +0000

First let me say this…I would commit to these 4 principles no matter who won last night. This is about our country and my passion to see us prosper and serve each other and the world. We have so much potential and possibilities.

Michael Hyatt posted some great thoughts that I think are helpful and Biblical, I will do my best to follow them.

How Shall We Respond

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:20:24 +0000

So today there’s going to be a lot of people who are disappointed with tonight’s outcome. I think many Christians forget that God places those he chooses to be in authority. I know that is hard to understand and I wish God would yank the plug on many leaders like Mr. Mugabe.

No matter who wins tonight. My job is not to complain but to pray. I pray for Obama or McCain. I will ask God to give them wisdom and to make choices that will make the world a better place, even if I have to sacrifice for that to happen.

I respect both of these men and I also disagree with them in many areas. But at the end of the day my job is love Christ and people. Simple, but hard.

The one thing I like is the fact that history will be made tonight. Mrs. Palin or Mr. Obama will break-through some key social barriers and I think that is awesome.

America is not perfect, but I love my country and I pray that somehow God will use us to be a blessing and a gift to humanity.