We must continue to address this form of presidential speech without being sidelined by it and without being deterred from the great and substantive causes of justice...

While the advancement of human flourishing is a sacred call which many of us take seriously, we often fail to clearly define what we mean by it or how we measure something as all-encompassing and elusive as human flourishing.

Communities that have churches pouring into them are more likely to thrive than those without. 

We need not expect to be entirely at ease in a world where we live side by side with others who are really rather different than we are, but neither should we expect to be at war, either metaphorically or for real.

Social change should not be seen as a trick-down effect from the church, but a comprehensive change effected by God through his common grace as well as his special grace.

Simply calling for people to be more civil is not going to heal the deep racial wounds born by our country, nor is it going to smooth over fundamental disagreements about what it means to be human

Christian citizenship strives for stewardship rather than self-interest, wisdom rather than self-flattery, and responsibility rather than passivity. 

Creating systemic change through coming together as a community

Stock-taking is appropriate, for we may be anxious, but we are called to be faithful. 

Being citizens under God’s authority means that we can know what justice looks like. 

What if we took charge of our use of language and argument and used these digital interactions as opportunities to practice gracious, civil speech that builds community up rather than tearing it apart?

Now is the time for Christians to accept their civic responsibility with thanksgiving, to join together for service and to give public evidence of a selfless concern for justice.

Our current political moment feels overwhelming, but paying attention to language is a practical step that we can take right now. 

Who can you give a seat at the table this Thanksgiving? How can you set the table for a conversation about justice?