The brave people of Ukraine are fighting for their freedom -- and for ours -- in the face of unspeakable violence and an unjust invasion. More than 4 million people, mostly women and children, have had to flee for their lives -- a population nearly the size of Ireland.

Another deeply incisive piece from my friend Andrea Turpin. patheos.com/blogs/anxiousb…

“Two distinguishing marks of the early church were: 1) Poverty 2) Power.” – T.J. Bach

"Grace has a grand laughter in it." - Marilynne Robinson, Gilead

There's a massive difference between the posture of war and the posture of mission.

We're #7! cntraveler.com/gallery/2015-0…

Celtics in 7

It's possible to lead with kindness and uncompromising courage. It's possible to listen and dialogue with those with whom we disagree, without defaulting to diatribe and angry retorts. It's possible to love our enemies and pray for them (Matt. 5:44). Possible, but rare. Be rare.

Painful, poignant, and hopeful reflection here. nytimes.com/2022/05/20/opi…

“There is something deeply hypocritical about praying for a problem you are unwilling to resolve.” Miroslav Volf

Enough.

Steve Kerr on today's tragic shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

The Bible isn’t preoccupied with teaching men how to be men. The Bible is preoccupied with teaching men how to be kind, humble, just, compassionate, generous, gentle, faithful, and peace-loving.

Server: I’m sorry sir, we’re all out of Mexican coke. Me: Any Canadian Coke back there?

Matthew McConaughey welcomes Arch Manning to Texas

“Legalism lacks the supreme sense of worship. It obeys but it does not adore.” Geerhardus Vos

Friday y'all. x.com/Super70sSports…

My friend Chris Reed had 94 students show up at his RUF Bible study on the campus of Howard University this week - God is at work! He needs additional support so how about dropping him a few $$ givetoruf.org/donate?fid=hUi…

I've witnessed few things as powerful and moving as how well my wife loves and serves the children of Santa Fe as a public school teacher. She is a real light, and it's a joy to see her honored with this special award (which landed her on the front page!).