Tag Archives: social justice

Called to Change

“Worship of Jesus is rather harmless and risk-free; actually following Jesus changes everything.” – Richard Rohr +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ 1 John 2:4-6 Whoever says, “I know Jesus,” but does not … Continue reading

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Peacefully Oppose

“When the church hears the cry of the oppressed it cannot but denounce the social structures that give rise to and perpetuate the misery from which the cry arises.” – St. Oscar Romero +++ Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” … Continue reading

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Beloved Outcast

Grace throws all the rules out the window. +++ Listen to my song “The Way You Are” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 18:12-13 Jesus said, “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, … Continue reading

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Walk the Talk

Beliefs without accompanying acts of compassion and social justice are empty. +++ Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 7:26-27 “Everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not … Continue reading

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Serve

May you hear your call to compassion and social justice. (Listen to my song “Mercy Reigns” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 89:21 “I have chosen David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him.” +++ David … Continue reading

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Action Required

One small act of kindness will start ripples of positive change. (Listen to my song “Make Me a Channel” by clicking HERE) +++ Matthew 14:16 [Jesus] said to them, “There is no need for them to go away; give them … Continue reading

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WWJD

Luke 12:51-52 “Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. From now on a household of five will be divided, three against two and two against three.” Jesus is … Continue reading

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Guatemala

In a land of drastic material and financial poverty I discovered a treasure: people with an abundance of love and generosity. What is your treasure?

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Being Christian

Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” For the peaceable kingdom of God to … Continue reading

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