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Love Thy Neighbor, Part 5: The Early Church

When I first heard the argument that the original church in Jerusalem was socialist, it left me stammering for a reply.  Yes, they shared everything, but calling them socialists didn’t feel right.  I had to spend some time studying to… Continue Reading →

Love Thy Neighbor – Index

“The Preamble of the Constitution says what our country is about,” proclaimed a Bernie Sanders supporter recently.  “Provide the general welfare.  Saying ‘general welfare’ is a socialist reality!”  Anyone with a vague 8th grade recollection of the Constitution might nod… Continue Reading →

Love Thy Neighbor, Part 4: What Would Jesus Do?

Love God, and love your neighbor.  If all the law and prophets hang on these, how do we as the Church carry it out?  Is it enough for Christians to live their faith and serve their neighbors, or do we… Continue Reading →

Love Thy Neighbor, Part 3: Christianity in Practice

I recently began attending a new church, because my hubby was hired as its worship pastor.  I’m excited about how this little church of 50+ is reaching out to its community.  At Christmas, we asked the local schools for a… Continue Reading →

Love Thy Neighbor Part 1: The Appeal of Socialism

Let’s face it. The promise of socialism is appealing. I went to a potluck at a friend’s house recently.  (If we don’t eat, we don’t meet, right?  At least it seems like it sometimes.) Talk around the table soon turned… Continue Reading →

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