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Quote of Note #257: The Ruthless Use of Power

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"Too often the price extracted by society for security and respectability is that the Christian movement in its formal expression must be on the side of the strong against the weak." H. Thurman (For complete quote, click the link below.)

Quote of Note #239: “Not so with you!”: Servanthood as Discipleship

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"Power is seductive, and it warps those who seek it. The only way to overcome power's allure is to be a servant." J. Hooten Wilson (For full quote, click link below.)

Pastor Note #144: Jesus vs. Brutality & Inhumanity

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"To truly follow Jesus is to follow the lamb who was slain (Rev. 5:6), not the roaring lion “seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8)."

Quote of Note #224: Theocracy–the Worst Form of Government

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"I am a democrat because I believe that no man or group of men is good enough to be trusted with uncontrolled power over others." C. S. Lewis

Quote of Note #219: Serving Others, Not Controlling Them

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"If self-denial is at the heart of the kingdom [of God], controlling others is anti-kingdom." S. Bezner

Quote of Note #212: Power & Control OR Humility & Love

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"One thing is clear to me: the temptation of power is greatest when intimacy is a threat. Much Christian leadership is exercised by people who do not know how to develop healthy, intimate relationships and have opted for power and control instead. Many Christian empire-builders have been people unable to give and receive love." H. Nowen

Bible Note #56: Mark 10:35-45 & Serving or Ruling Over

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So, we’ve just come out of an election.  Some Christian folks are delighted.  Some Christian folks are despairing.  Both are wrong because both are badly misguided.  The first group—the delighted group—is delighted because they believe they now have their hands on the levers of power.  The second group—the despairing group—is despairing because they believe they … Continue reading Bible Note #56: Mark 10:35-45 & Serving or Ruling Over

Pastor Note #138: The Way of Jesus: Selfless Service OR Coercion and Domination?

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The Way of Jesus: Selfless Service OR Coercion and Domination? The Church of Jesus Christ in America has to decide whether it will embrace coercion as a tool of mission and ministry or not.  This decision is not a new one for Christians.  Throughout our history, we have frequently embraced a love affair with coercion … Continue reading Pastor Note #138: The Way of Jesus: Selfless Service OR Coercion and Domination?