Last night President Obama struck a hopeful tone in his State of the Union address, recounting the major economic achievements of the past year and this term of his Presidency, including the things that are making the most difference for low income and middle class Americans such as low gas prices. The President outlined his
As we dive into Christmas and New Year's celebrations full swing, attend our parties, family gatherings, churches or celebrate quietly at home, our wish to you is that you can take a few minutes to reflect and feel the presence of the Spirit of peace. Pray, allow yourself to feel the freedom of the love
Since my last ranting, I have been hoping that Americans would see past the rhetoric, trash talk and, let’s face it, propaganda that is spewed out year after year but especially at election times. That didn’t happen in fact as shown in this last election we took another step backwards. I’m supposing people enjoy having
Christian Conservative vs. Liberal Values By Dr. Linda Seger | 11-25-14 Jesus was both conservative and liberal. A conservative value that Jesus affirmed was the value of accountability and responsibility. Leaders are to rule justly, not be beholden to the rich, the powerful, or the influential. Justice transcends political parties. The Bible also begins with a commandment
Christina Forrester | 11-14-14, 12:05pm 90-year-old Arnold Abbott retrieves his driver license to present to police during an altercation over Fort Lauderdale's new law restricting distributing food to the homeless. Lynne Sladky/AP Let me call your attention to this sentence from the article below (you may be like me and need to read
Image courtesy of www.tulsaworld.comThe President announced at his post-election press conference this afternoon that he will take executive action on immigration reform by the end of the year - no more waiting on this or the next Congress. This is a good report for all of us who believe in social justice and our responsibility
With midterm elections only weeks away, this is an important time to evaluate - whether you are an Independent, Democrat or Republican - which candidate, party and legislation is lining up with your values. What is morally, or spiritually, the right choice? And with all the commentary and debate, the best test for a Christian
Here's a quote from a great man of God - if more were this accepting of different views (not to mention logical...) we wouldn't have the chasms we do: “I’m a Baptist, and I believe that each congregation is autonomous and can govern its own affairs. So if a local Baptist church wants to accept
By Dr. Linda Seger | 9-24-14 When Jesus was asked which was the greatest of the Ten Commandments, he said there were only two that would encompass all others: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul, and your neighbor as yourself.” But who is my neighbor? Jesus challenged us to expand
We have seen it hundreds of times on the CDA Facebook comments, tweets, in blog comments and from Religious Right and far-Right affiliated organizations.... "The Bible says 'If you don't work, you don't eat!'" This has been used as a Biblical excuse to cut food-stamps for families in poverty, to not fund health-care for the
