I’ve seen a pattern develop across the board among conservative political commentators over the past several years, and that pattern is to condemn the moral decay of our society, which they usually blame on liberals, while ignoring the greed and violence that caused the moral decay in the first place. Take Phil Robertson for example, … Continue reading The Long Con
Author: Matt Larimer
I'm a full-time pastor and a part-time farmer praying for the reconciliation of the church. I enjoy reading and writing about theology, scriptural interpretation, and politics.
A Distant Heaven
Almost every night for the past few years I’ve been awakened by a small hand taping me on the shoulder. As I roll over and before I can even open my eyes, I hear the voice of my youngest daughter whispering, “can I cuddle you daddy?” What surprises me the most about this nightly routine … Continue reading A Distant Heaven
God in Christ: Peace and Justice Must Come From Within
No courtroom verdict can fully bring justice and no jury can mend a broken heart. Peace must come from within. This axiom is as true of the gospel itself, as it is for the streets on which the gospel is preached. Our salvation was not achieved from afar, God did not decry it from on … Continue reading God in Christ: Peace and Justice Must Come From Within
Under The Bridge: Fear and Peace in the Face of Lethal Force
This afternoon I visited a local park to rest for a minute after my lunch break. The Old Mill Dam is a beautiful spot on the north end of Terre Haute, where the Otter Creek flows over the rocks and remains of an antique grist mill. Near the park is a rail road bridge covered … Continue reading Under The Bridge: Fear and Peace in the Face of Lethal Force
Redlining Up Close: A Local Case of Systemic Racism
As tensions regarding race grow throughout our nation, there is one question that seems to divide people more than any other. Does systemic racism exist? Most people are willing to admit that racism exists, but many struggle to believe that it still exists within the framework of the systems that govern our communities. I would … Continue reading Redlining Up Close: A Local Case of Systemic Racism
