By Blake Hart Lately I’ve had the privilege to be part of great discussions about how to improve our current short-term mission praxis. Many of us know that something is wrong with the way we do short-term work, and thankfully…
The complexity of short-term missions
Lately I’ve had the privilege to be part of great discussions about how to improve our current short-term mission praxis. Many of us know that something is wrong with the way we do short-term work, and thankfully there are a…
Rethinking the death penalty
The death penalty is at the forefront of our news cycles once again. First the Tennessee legislature, due to a shortage of the standard execution drug, approved the return of the electric chair. Then, while experimenting with a new drug combination,…
Learning to suffer
I find it extremely ironic that the Church, which claims to be the embodiment the lamb that was slain, has such a difficult time ministering to those who are suffering. When tragedy strikes us, many congregants, deacons, and even some…
Calling for the end of capital punishment
By Blake Hark The world has been captivated by the case of death-row inmate Troy Davis, and rightfully so. His innocence claims were staggering, and the fact that the state of Georgia went forward with his execution despite such doubts…
Loving enemies (political and otherwise)
By Blake Hart Despite what many politicians and pundits may say, the United States is still deeply divided. Since the midterm elections several political analysts have said that “the American people” have spoken. Some claim the country spoke with one…