Help! There’s a Log in My Eye!
The first hints of spring are in the air. The Bradford pear trees are blooming, a beautiful preview of coming attractions. Spring is also the season of Lent, a time of self-examination and reflection on the life, death and resurrection of Christ. During this time of preparation for Easter, I have been meditating on Luke […]
What Does God Care About? Part 3: “Holy Hands and Just Feet”
Editor’s note: This is the final installment of a three-part series looking at What Does God Care About? What has He called us to care about? What has He commissioned us to do? What should be our practical response? Last week we examined the power and responsibility of stewardship and its impact on justice. we focused on who God cares […]
What Does God Care About? Part 2: The People on God’s Heart
In the previous article, “What Does God Care About?,” Aaron Robertson wrote about God’s holiness expressed in His heart for justice — that everyone should flourish, be free to realize their potential, and use their God-given resources to help others fulfill God’s plan and purpose for their lives. Now let’s look at how this is […]
What Does God Care About? Part 1: In the Beginning …
Editor’s note: Our world looks different than it did 10, 5 and even 2 years ago. Never has our nation been so divided. As Christ followers, concerns are many. Opinions abound. But what does God care about? What has He called us to care about? What has He commissioned us to do? What should be our […]
Why Addressing Racial Injustice Is Essential to the Great Commission
“There is no higher calling or greater privilege known to man than being involved in helping fulfill the Great Commission.” – Bill Bright, co-founder of Cru I, along with tens of thousands of others, became involved with Cru because we are passionate about helping to fulfill the Great Commission. Bill Bright’s words still resonate with […]
What is Truthiness?
“Jesus responded, ‘Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.’ ‘What is truth?’ Pilate asked” (John 18:37,38). Today we are forced to echo Pilate’s question to Jesus on so many subjects. What is the truth? Who knows […]
Chaos, Gospel, and New Life!
I did not expect that summer to change my life so drastically. The summer after my second year of college, I was rudely awakened to the reality that my life was not on a good path. So at the start of the next academic year, I pursued those crazy, slightly annoying, yet joyful “Cru” kids. […]
Get to the Back of the Boat with Jesus
If you’re involved in the work of the gospel justice, if you are serving in ministry, there’s something that is critically important to figure out early. This is not a sprint. It is a marathon. And endurance is a critical part of this work. We need to know what it means to take care of […]
Who God is and How You Should Respond
Look with me at Psalm 103. It’s a psalm of David. I want to hang our thoughts on 3 remembrances. Let Us Remember What God Does The first thing we want to observe in Psalm 103:1-5 is what God does. That text has two basic commands: “Bless the Lord” and “forget not all His benefits.” […]
Biblical Narratives: The Key to Urban Discipleship
Central to doing urban discipleship is doing urban theology. I use Dr. John Frame’s definition of theology, “the application of God’s Word by persons in every area of life. “ When we try to do urban ministry, we tend to use traditional Western methods of theology. Though these are good, they aren’t always adequate. Think […]