I wondered if there were other restless people asking the question with me: What if Jesus meant the stuff he said?.

When we realize that we are both wretched and beautiful, we are freed up to see others the same way.

There are people who are dangerous, and evil is real.

Somehow Jesus's reputation has survived all the embarrassing things that Christians have done in his name.

Governments can do lots of things, but there are a lot of things they cannot do. A government can provide good housing, but folks can have a house without having a home. We can keep people breathing with good health care, but they still may not really be alive.

The more I get to know Jesus, the more trouble he seems to get me into.

As an American, and especially as a Christian, I am convinced that a love for our own people is not a bad thing, but love doesn't stop at borders. Love is infinitely boundless and all about holy trespassing and offensive friendships.