Tuesday, November 03, 2020

The First Tuesday of November: Election Day


With the minds of most US readers on the election, today's issue of Anglicans Ablaze will focus on the election and its aftermath. Whatever the outcome of the election, our first loyalty is to Jesus Christ, our true King, and his teaching and example. Political leaders come and go. Nations rise and fall. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

4 Prayers to Consider and Pray on This Election Day

Today is Election Day—a day to cover in prayer. Here are a few historical prayers that might guide you as you pray.... Read More

3 Ways to Be a Christian on Election Day

How can Christians participate in our electoral privileges, and even discuss and debate relevant issues, without compromising our witness? Here are three ways I’d suggest we can wisely engage in our political process without losing perspective on what matters more than who wins or loses. Read More

3 Practices for Election Day Winners and Losers

How then should we live with one another in light of the wins and losses of Election Day? Consider leading your church through these three practices for your post-Election Day blues—or reds. Read More

Election Civility Is Not Enough

Love keeps no record of wrongs, but it does stand up against them. Read More

Searching for Solidarity—and Starting with Facts

When it comes to our national political community, this collective “we” is under pressure. And Jonathan Sacks underscores the significance of what’s at stake in his new book, Morality: Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times. Read More

What Will Still Be True When the Election Is Over

We may know by early morning who will be president. Or we may not know until the end of the year which side will be celebrating come Inauguration Day. But whether we have hours or days or weeks left, the 2020 election season will come to an end. And when it is over—after countless tweets, posts, articles, and punditry; after being exposed to a steady stream of advertising, befuddlement, and outrage; after all the ballots have been counted and you feel relieved, grateful, or despondent—don’t forget what will still be true.... Read More

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