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Know God; Knowing Justice
By
Mark Herringshaw
I want to know God. Paul said the same thing: “I want to know Christ, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings…” Knowing God means sharing God’s pain. In Six Prayers God Always Answers Jennifer Schuchmann and I suggest that God and justice are inseparable. One cannot be…
A prayer for people who have suffered abuse
By
Mark Herringshaw
“For he delivers the needy when they call, the poor and those who have no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy. From oppression to violence he redeems their life; and precious is their blood in his sight” (Psalm 72:12-14). God shows preferential treatment. …
To God, There’s No Such Thing as Petty Injustice
By
Mark Herringshaw
Can God be bothered with the minor issues in our lives, those small offenses we suffer and sometimes inflict on others? Does god care about that stuff? In my book Six Prayers God Always Answers I argue that he does. In my life at least I have discovered God’s activity more in the small incidents…
Jesus Delivers the Goods
By
Mark Herringshaw
Early in his ministry Jesus outlined his mission in a kind of mission statement. He quoted the Prophet Isaiah promising that his presence and activity would result in certain outcomes. His influence would have impact. And the impact would be justice, justice in every arena. Here is the passage from Luke’s gospel. Jesus returned…
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