This could be a significant step in containing the conflict and promoting peace in war-torn Darfur. With 200,000 dead and millions of refugees, any positive news is welcome. This is a glaring issue for the church, in danger of reaching Hutu-Tutsi proportions.

Consider signing the petition and visit other action opportunities at Save Darfur.

I think of thy glory and my vileness
thy majesty and my meanness
thy beauty and my deformity
thy purity and my filth
thy righteousness and my iniquity.
Thou has loved me everlastingly, unchangeably…

May I never dally with the world and its allurements,
but walk by thy side,
listen to thy voice,
be clothed with thy graces,
and adorned with thy righteousness.

Excerpted from “Christ is All,” in The Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan prayers & devotions

Check out this article on connecting your faith with your culture in winsome, relevant ways. Lynn Waalkes offers five main points to keep in mind when you are having missional conversations.

1. Create a cliche lexicon to be avoided.

2. Learn the lingo.

3. Study the trends.

4. Show respect.

5. Rely on Scripture.

I recently discovered a host of God-centered, culture-engaging articles and resources at Worship.com. I have also been invited to be a regular contributor to this site, and recently posted an newly edited version of an article I wrote called “Hate the City, Love the City: How Should Christians Respond?”