Tag: justice
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The New Underground
Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them…
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Jonah & the Big Sociopolitical Bias
Hi Friends, This article is a re-release of an article I wrote on May 17, 2014. I am releasing this article again as I believe it is pertinent to next year’s election season and the Lord’s desired response from the body of Christ. With that said, some of the content doesn’t apply directly, however I…
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Christmas 2021: This is Christ the King
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding…
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The Gospel of the Kingdom
What is the Good News of the Kingdom? News is heralded, announced by demonstrations through various means and mediums by an approved messenger. The final and eternal completion of the Good News of the Kingdom of God is very straight forward. One day, heaven and earth will be joined together as one realm, (God gives…
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Pro-Life vs Anti-Abortion
In my last article, Why I’ve Spent the Past Decade Fighting to End Abortion, I told a bit of the story behind my longing to see the ending of abortion in America. The undoing of this atrocity called abortion is a catalyst for something that goes far beyond a changed law. In fact, it is a matter…
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Why I’ve Spent the Past Decade Fighting to End Abortion
Hi Friends, It has been a while since I have written a public post about abortion. As with most subjects, I have decided to be much more careful and selective about what I say in the echo chamber of social media. There is a time to be silent and a time to speak, and I…
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Worship Expressing Ethnic Deliverance
Hi Friends, This morning I was listening to a reggae worship band while getting my store setup for the workday. There are many forms of worship God delights in. Some are related to musical expression and others related to our lifestyle and what we do in our labors. Personally, I get a lot of joy…
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Barrabas, Nationalism, and the Woman Caught in Adultery
If you believe you’re superior to someone else, can you truly love them? The goal of today’s article is to establish the idea that nationalism is poisonous to the Gospel witness. Before I get started, here is my clarifying statement: “Nationalism is different from patriotism.” Nationalism believes that one’s own country, nation, and/or culture is superior to…
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Compassion in a Divisive Culture
Compassion is vital to restoration of the cultural, religious, and political divides of our day. I believe compassion is motivated by justice, mercy, and humility. Compassion is important in every day life regardless our circumstances. However, the tension existing due to this election season’s trash-talking and ‘us vs them’ burns down bridges at a pace I have…
J.S. Marek 