Tag Archives: Amen.

God In the Public Square – Before the Fall

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

By Tera Ertz “… it [love]  is not proud.” (1 Corinthians 13:4e) Humility is often misunderstood in our society today, particularly in the realm of political discourse. We have been conditioned to believe that being humble requires us to acknowledge … Continue reading →

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God In The Public Square – The Green Eyed Monster

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

By Tera Ertz “It [love] does not envy,…” (1 Corinthians 13:4c) Jesus told those trying to trap him in Matthew that all the other commandments hang on loving God and loving one another. The intent was to try to get … Continue reading →

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God In The Public Square – Fanning the Flame

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

“…love is kind.” (1 Corinthians 13:4b) This aspect of love is so often missing in our interactions with the world, but when demonstrated, it is one of the most fascinating and transforming behaviors we will ever encounter. It relates to … Continue reading →

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God In The Public Square – Patience of a Saint

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

“4 Love is patient…” (1 Corinthians 13:4 a) When in the midst of political discourse, it seems we always reach a point of exasperation. Our point is not taken. Our analysis is disregarded. The other participants have fallen into the “yeah, … Continue reading →

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God In The Public Square – Giving It All

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

By Tera Ertz “3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:3) One of the biggest disparities in … Continue reading →

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