The poems, all available free online (https://www.cruciformjustice.com/) and in his recent book, Lament and Hope, covered topics such as “the slow burn miracle of love”, how “Jesus is a Litmus Test for Orthodoxy” and “how love does not equate to a handout culture”.
Tag: Lighthouse
“The deacon is like a rescue ship. Not tied in safe harbour, but out in storm seas. Searching for the battered, the bruised, those close to the rocks. It is not reckless, but it is risky. For that is the way of Christ.”
“The gospel is not opinion. It is news. The news that Jesus— crucified, yet risen— is King. The one who brings peace.”
“Deacons are heralds of Christ’s kingdom,”
he begins, almost whispering.
“Not masters.
Not architects.
Heralds.
Deacons commit themselves to meditating on and studying God's holy word, not only for their own nourishment but also with others. There is no Lone Ranger in the kingdom of God, and the deacon is committed to seeing others grow; in fact, we grow together.
Deacons, the servants and agents of love, are called to live within communities: a community of faith (a church) and a local community. They are tasked with serving this local church and should be contextual missional realists who can bring the needs and hopes of all people to the covenant community.
Confronting the structures of domination demands advocating for sustainable, equitable alternatives that prioritize human well-being and environmental stewardship.
As followers of Jesus, who challenged oppressive systems and championed the marginalized, we are called to embody the values of his kingdom. This entails actively dismantling systems of exploitation and advocating for a world where justice, compassion, and stewardship of creation reign supreme. In doing so, we align ourselves with the transformative vision of the kingdom of God, where every person is valued, and the well-being of all creation is upheld.
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