by Rich Hansen | Jun 28, 2020 | Provocative Questions
Racism has been called America’s “original sin.” If this is true, the events of this past week show more of us are willing to confront this sin honestly. For the past several days, I’ve struggled as I wrote, re-wrote, then re-wrote again,...
by Rich Hansen | Jun 28, 2020 | Provocative Questions
Can I pursue my freedom to do whatever I want, even if it violates your freedom to be safe in an ongoing pandemic that has already killed over 100,000 Americans? If medical experts and governments advise wearing masks in public for the good of all, or advise caution...
by Rich Hansen | Jun 28, 2020 | Provocative Questions
One of the most perplexing, paradoxical issues for many followers of Jesus (including me!) is deeply receiving God’s grace. I’ve been reflecting on what it means to “stay at home” with Jesus using a new translation of the famous passage in John 15,...
by Rich Hansen | Jun 28, 2020 | Mission in Africa
This week I’m taking a break from my post-Easter “stay at home with Jesus” series of articles. I’ll return to it next week. Today I want to offer an update about my ministry in Africa. My last update was at the end of February when I returned from my two months...
by Rich Hansen | Jun 28, 2020 | Provocative Questions
As many of us continue to “stay at home” in combatting the coronavirus, today we continue another reflection on “staying at home” with Jesus in John 15: “But if you make your home with me, and if my Words can find a home in you, well then, whatever you want, just ask...
