Who Are The Prophets?

I just finished reading Representations of the Intellectual, by Edward Said. In this slim volume, a collection of six lectures weighing in at 121 pages, Said explores the role of the public intellectual in our post-industrial society. Said argues that it is the sacred charge of the intellectual to uphold universal principles that must be …

Beyond My Experience

Of all the billions of people in the world, each one of us is unique. Far deeper than fingerprints, appearance, or even personality traits, every person has a special story to live, and a personal relationship with God. I forget this sometimes. It’s easy to expect others to be just like me – to laugh …

Becoming Friends of Jesus – Micah’s Ministry Newsletter #56

Dear friends, Here in Washington, DC, August is a slow time. Historically, before the advent of air conditioned homes and office buildings, the heat and humidity of DC summers meant that very little business could get done. Rather than sweat it out, Congress took a recess, and most every government agency virtually shut down for …