A new isolationism is creeping in America, spurred by politicians who, like those in the 1930s, admire so-called strength, dictators who claim they can create order, the order of the past and quell voices of change. But the world is not like what it was in the 1930s. The world has changed and continues to change.
We hear politicians cry out that we should not support Ukraine’s struggle against a brutal dictator, that we should spend our money here at home. Not only do those same politicians vote to cut programs for working people and the poor, much of the aid given is in the form of funds here at home to build the missiles and weapons Ukraine needs.
The early followers of Jesus did not isolate themselves from the world, but in light of the Resurrection, went out into the world to preach the good news. They didn’t say, “Me first,” but reached out to the marginalized. Whether it’s supporting programs that help the poor or defending freedom, we need to realize that our strength comes from the solidarity we find in community.
Prayer for the Day
Times uncertain, O God, but have they ever been certain,
Without concern for what might happen in the future?
We hear the clamor of the world, the poor and marginalized,
And the clamor of those who tell us to go it alone.
But, O Lord, we know your strength comes through community
And our caring for others who have so little.
In the name of the One who cares for all,
Even Christ Jesus our Lord, Amen.
Thoughts for the Day
The world is on fire, and history will judge us by our actions. Were you Chamberlain, or were you Churchill?
Michael McCaul (R-Tex.), advocating for sending more arms to Ukraine
As an old British historian, it does remind me of the 1930s. We have a great European power re-litigating borders by the force of arms, something we haven’t seen really in decades. And we’ve got a great Asian power watching and calculating and planning on the basis of that.
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla), Ph.D. in British history
Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain?
The kings of the earth set themselves, and he rulers take counsel
Against the Lord and the anointed, saying,
“Let us burst their bonds asunder and cast their cords from us.”
Psalm 2: 1-3
A new isolationism is creeping in America, spurred by politicians who, like those in the 1930s, admire so-called strength, dictators who claim they can create order, the order of the past and quell voices of change. But the world is not like what it was in the 1930s. The world has changed and continues to change.
We hear politicians cry out that we should not support Ukraine’s struggle against a brutal dictator, that we should spend our money here at home. Not only do those same politicians vote to cut programs for working people and the poor, much of the aid given is in the form of funds here at home to build the missiles and weapons Ukraine needs.
The early followers of Jesus did not isolate themselves from the world, but in light of the Resurrection, went out into the world to preach the good news. They didn’t say, “Me first,” but reached out to the marginalized. Whether it’s supporting programs that help the poor or defending freedom, we need to realize that our strength comes from the solidarity we find in community.
Prayer for the Day
Times uncertain, O God, but have they ever been certain,
Without concern for what might happen in the future?
We hear the clamor of the world, the poor and marginalized,
And the clamor of those who tell us to go it alone.
But, O Lord, we know your strength comes through community
And our caring for others who have so little.
In the name of the One who cares for all,
Even Christ Jesus our Lord, Amen.
Thoughts for the Day
The world is on fire, and history will judge us by our actions. Were you Chamberlain, or were you Churchill?
Michael McCaul (R-Tex.), advocating for sending more arms to Ukraine
As an old British historian, it does remind me of the 1930s. We have a great European power re-litigating borders by the force of arms, something we haven’t seen really in decades. And we’ve got a great Asian power watching and calculating and planning on the basis of that.
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla), Ph.D. in British history
Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain?
The kings of the earth set themselves, and he rulers take counsel
Against the Lord and the anointed, saying,
“Let us burst their bonds asunder and cast their cords from us.”
Psalm 2: 1-3
A new isolationism is creeping in America, spurred by politicians who, like those in the 1930s, admire so-called strength, dictators who claim they can create order, the order of the past and quell voices of change. But the world is not like what it was in the 1930s. The world has changed and continues to change.
We hear politicians cry out that we should not support Ukraine’s struggle against a brutal dictator, that we should spend our money here at home. Not only do those same politicians vote to cut programs for working people and the poor, much of the aid given is in the form of funds here at home to build the missiles and weapons Ukraine needs.
The early followers of Jesus did not isolate themselves from the world, but in light of the Resurrection, went out into the world to preach the good news. They didn’t say, “Me first,” but reached out to the marginalized. Whether it’s supporting programs that help the poor or defending freedom, we need to realize that our strength comes from the solidarity we find in community.
Prayer for the Day
Times uncertain, O God, but have they ever been certain,
Without concern for what might happen in the future?
We hear the clamor of the world, the poor and marginalized,
And the clamor of those who tell us to go it alone.
But, O Lord, we know your strength comes through community
And our caring for others who have so little.
In the name of the One who cares for all,
Even Christ Jesus our Lord, Amen.
Thoughts for the Day
The world is on fire, and history will judge us by our actions. Were you Chamberlain, or were you Churchill?
Michael McCaul (R-Tex.), advocating for sending more arms to Ukraine
As an old British historian, it does remind me of the 1930s. We have a great European power re-litigating borders by the force of arms, something we haven’t seen really in decades. And we’ve got a great Asian power watching and calculating and planning on the basis of that.
Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla), Ph.D. in British history
Why do the nations conspire, and the peoples plot in vain?
The kings of the earth set themselves, and he rulers take counsel
Against the Lord and the anointed, saying,
“Let us burst their bonds asunder and cast their cords from us.”
Psalm 2: 1-3