True Christians do not know vengeance. They are the children of peace. Their hearts overflow with peace. Their mouths speak peace, and they walk in the way of peace.– Menno Simons + Sign up to receive our social justice verse of the day via e-mail

I know this is a “God’s Politics” blog, and I know that this won’t sound very political, but in the end, it sort of is, especially ten days before Christmas. Earlier this week, I was speaking to a group of Methodist ministers and we sang the Christmas carol “Joy to the World.” Two moments in…

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I spent much of the summer of 2006 visiting seven countries in Latin America with theologian Rene Padilla (integral-mission.org). Among the highlights of the trip was my time in Honduras, including a stay with Kurt Ver Beek and his beautiful family. They live among the poor in Honduras and work with the Association for a…

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