Violent Men By the time you read this, Israel might have started its anticipated ground operation in Gaza. Since October 7, it has been a question of when, not if. Everyone knows Israel is in another existential war, one they have to win by obliterating Hamas. You can’t continue as a country unless you shatter […]
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The Silence of the Shepherds :: By By Jan Markell
It is true—the headlines, photos, and videos coming out of the current Mideast conflict are not seeker-sensitive. They won’t make church attendees feel good. Talking about the sensitive situation won’t fit into any church-growth strategy. It won’t encourage anyone to become purpose-driven. It could even create divisiveness. So, I should not have been so thrown when I began to get e-mails […]