Three selected quotes from Love Over Fear, by Dan White, Jr:

“In the Gospels, you see Jesus get really harsh with those who use religion as a tool of oppression and self-serving power. You don’t see Jesus get harsh with anyone for being too forgiving, too merciful, to generous, or loving others too much.”

“When you live in ‘culture war mode,’ there is always a battle to fight, a side to take, and people to fear. When you live in God’s Kingdom, there is always a stranger to welcome, a neighbor to befriend, and an enemy to love.”

“When you worship power, compassion will look like a sin.”

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I made good with Myles yesterday on our annual wager concerning the Rangers-Astros Silver Boot Series. Myles is one of the many–too many!–Astros fans in our church, and we enjoy mostly good-natured back and forth ribbing through every baseball season. Texas only needed to win one of the last three games against Houston two weeks ago to clinch their first Boot in nine years but, alas, the Astros got the sweep and I had to buy Myles lunch at Whataburger. Not only do I buy the lunch but, as the loser, I am forced to tell the server taking our order, “The Astros are better than the Rangers.” Humiliating for me. Hilarious for Myles.

Peace,

Allan