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Thursday, December 22nd, 2005[Below is my January column for the Tri-State Voice, syndicated in Next Wave, Youth Ministry Exchange] I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. – Jesus, to his disciples (Matthew 18:3, NIV)”Why didn’t we help him?” As Judah’s confused yet compassionate eyes [...]
Tuesday, December 20th, 2005
In an article attacking Bill O’Reilly, the NYT invites us all to live the Gospel in the midst of evil: So I have a challenge for Mr. O’Reilly: If you really want to defend traditional values, then come with me on a trip to Darfur. I’ll introduce you to mothers who have had their babies [...]
Like sons, like fathers
Sunday, December 18th, 2005Generation Xcel site director CoCo’s dad, Dr. Louis Carlo, Sr. Incoming Coalition council member Esteban Rivera’s dad, Dr. Ray Rivera Rudy Carrasco’s spiritual dad, Dr. John Perkins, getting arrested at 76 yrs. old Pictures from last week’s prayer protest for a moral budget. More photos and testimonies here. posted by Jeremy Del Rio @ 12/18/2005 [...]
The meaning of Christmas, according to Jesus’ mommy
Thursday, December 15th, 2005“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is for those [...]
There in Spirit
Thursday, December 15th, 2005A bout with bronchitis (mine) and pneumonia (my wife’s) prevented me from getting arrested at the Capitol in DC yesterday along with Jim Wallis, John Perkins and others. But much love and respect to those who are willing to speak prophetically against injustice. For more on the prayer protest against domestic poverty, read: More Than [...]
Reindeer reflections, ELAC style
Tuesday, December 13th, 2005Abner’s got a humorous take on Rudolph, the marginalized reindeer exploited by the fat white man for a buck and celebrated by a hypocritical public thirsty for material gain. Check it out. posted by Jeremy Del Rio @ 12/13/2005 11:37:00 AM
Scriptural musings on loving the poor
Tuesday, December 6th, 2005“rhymes with kerouac” has organized some of the 2000+ Bible verses that address God’s heart for the poor here. Great resource for those who care. posted by Jeremy Del Rio @ 12/06/2005 05:30:00 PM
World AIDS Day
Thursday, December 1st, 2005I don’t have much time to blog today, but I couldn’t neglect to mention the greatest opportunity we have to love the hurting, care for the broken, and heal the sick on World AIDS Day. Tony Sheng has some good stuff about it here. Christ’s mission statement, unabridged, is found in Isaiah 61. Here’s an [...]
Lou Engle to appear on Nightline tonight
Wednesday, November 30th, 2005I’m guessing Nightline’s interest has everything to do with the abortion-related Supreme Court cases this week and the pending nomination of pro-life Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. I met Lou in 2001 when The Call, a prayer movement he organized, wanted to come to New York, and I served as one of the [...]
Exchanging Freedom for Justice?
Tuesday, November 29th, 2005I mentioned in my CCDA recap Jim Wallis’ invitation to pray at the Capitol in DC on behalf of our nation’s poor: On Wednesday, December 14, we will pray for and call on our nation’s political leaders to reject a budget that harms our nation’s most vulnerable (learn more). This peaceful act of prayer is [...]
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