We have been created as emotional beings. A reading of Scripture reveals that each story, every character, becomes compelling in part because of the human, emotional nature.
We can relate to King David’s sadness at the death of his son. We hold our breath in anxious anticipation as Queen Esther approaches King Xerxes, asking for the freedom of her Jewish people. We understand Jesus’ righteous indignation at the money sellers in the temple.
And an Iranian general to boot, according to McClatchey Newspapers:
It's been well-over a month since the fateful March 10 protests in Tibet, but the events in Tibet continue to cast their shadow over media coverage of China. Today, thirty Tibetans, including six monks, received sentencing for their involvement.
I've received quite a lot of feedback from my recent posts about Darfur. E-mails range from encouraging to desperate to downright pessimistic. Many ask, "what can I do to help other than pray?"
The Brody File has in its possession audio clips from an interview Hillary Clinton did after the Compassion Forum. Renaissance Communications has released them to The Brody File. They were broadcast to some Churches the week after the faith event.
Hillary Clinton is going to appear on Fox News's "The O'Reilly Factor" on Wednesday and Thursday this week. It will air over two nights. O'Reilly will sit down with her face to face in South Bend, Indiana this week. This is a brilliant move.
Barack Obama has had enough. This time Jeremiah Wright has gone too far. Obama came out at a press conference in North Carolina and basically tore apart his former pastor. Read below:
Brody File producer Robin Mazyck here with a guest blog for the Brody File. I am currently in the Tar Heel State producing a story on their upcoming primary election which will be held on May 6.
Whether in Jerusalem, the U.S. or anywhere in the world, these are trying and perilous times. We see wars, rumors of wars, rising food and oil prices. But in the midst of economic turmoil, the threat of terror and political uncertainty, these are still times of great opportunity for the church.
Thanks to everyone who checked out the blog this weekend … as promised, here is the Monday edition of the Morning Five:
1. Jeremiah Wright’s Latest