Heartland

Despite the ruin that may come to our life because of our own unfaithfulness, life and hope are always the last word.

Those who are affluent and apathetic about the needs of those around them will be the first to experience God’s judgment.

Worship and justice go hand in hand. Worship without justice lacks substance.

God’s judgment is not just for those who actively participate in oppression and violence, but also for those whose lifestyle perpetuates the system of violence and exploitation.

We are the people of God because of God’s grace and mercy. We are called to remember who we are as God’s people so that we can live in covenant faithfulness with God and others.

Once again, Jesus reveals himself to us as the One who is bringing about God’s salvation for the world.

Jesus invites those who have means to participate with his mission of restoration and renewal in the world.

In spite of our sinfulness, Jesus extends a call to us to participate in God’s mission of ‘catching people.’

We are called to a ministry which is outward focused for the purpose of participating in God’s mission of freedom for the world.

As we participate in God’s mission in the world, we are called to love those who perpetrate acts of evil.