Tag Archives: Biblical Justice

With Fear and Trembling

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Pastor Kevin

Last Friday, June 12Th, a group of mainly young adults began a peaceful, “sit-in” protest in the plaza outside the state capital in Nashville, TN. Their purpose was to bring further attention to police brutality, the need to defund the … Continue reading →

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Just Worship (Isaiah 58:1-14)

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Pastor Kevin

The story is told of a trembling old man who was brought before a judge after a bitterly cold night for stealing a loaf of bread from a local grocery store. The man pleaded guilty, but added he stole the … Continue reading →

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The Three Legged Stool of an Impactful Church

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

All kinds of people and organizations use a three-legged stool to illustrate their three most important values or ideas or systems. The idea is that while a one-legged or two-legged stool is weak and flimsy, a three-legged stool is strong … Continue reading →

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Your Kingdom Come (Matthew 6:9-13)

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Pastor Kevin

When I was teaching Sociology at Nashville State Community College, every semester, during the topic of globalization, I would say (somewhat sarcastically) that you can go anywhere in the world, and in any major city, you will find a McDonalds. … Continue reading →

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Not Guilty

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Pastor Kevin

Well, the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial was reached and read and reacted to on Saturday evening, July 13, 2013. Mr. Zimmerman was found “not-guilty.” I have my own thoughts about the verdict and the guilt or innocence of … Continue reading →

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Right In Front of Us

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Pastor Kevin

While it seems a lot of my friends are concerned about all the scandals going on in Washington, something is happening right in front of us that very few people notice, much less discuss, and that is the injustice aimed … Continue reading →

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Top Social Justice Issues

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Pastor Kevin

At the beginning of a new year here are a few of what I think are the top social justice issues we face. They are in no particular order. Human Trafficking Here is a link to the United States Department … Continue reading →

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A Lack of Knowledge About Hidden Rules

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

This is part 9 in a series on poverty, following Dr. Ruby Payne’s 8 basic resources that people in poverty lack. Here is a link to part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7, and part 8. A simple definition of poverty … Continue reading →

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Social Gospel vs. Personal Conversion

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

Why don’t more evangelical churches in the United States talk about social justice? The answer goes back to the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century America. As the United States entered the industrial revolution, and … Continue reading →

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What is Social Justice?

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Pastor Kevin

The word “social” comes from the Latin word socius, meaning “companion” or “ally.” The word “justice” comes from the Latin words iustitia and iustus, meaning “righteousness” and “equity.” Thus, “social justice” is seeing all people as your companion or ally and treating them in a right … Continue reading →

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