President-elect Barack Obama

Tonight, we elected a new president of the United States, Barack Obama.
We elected our 44th president, a black man, an historical step.
A step that I pray will help us heal racially.
I am proud of the way we do our elections.
I am proud to participate.

I have not been in agreement with much of what President-elect Obama has stood for, but I will pray for and honor him as the President of our nation.
Tonight, I am proud to be an American.

Your partner in the gospel,
Pastor Paul

Endorsing a Candidate for President

Soon we will be casting our vote for the next president of the United States of America. The date for the vote is November 4, 2008. On November 5th (hopefully) we will know who our next president will be.

I would like to urge all of us who are followers of Jesus Christ to be in prayer for the election and certainly in prayer for whomever becomes our next president. The Apostle Paul teaches us in 1 Timothy 2:1-4:

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

I have been quite captivated by the race over the last months. I would like to pose a few questions to you as readers of this blog.

I am wondering how captivated you are in the presidential campaign?

What are the main issues for you as a voter?

When you think of casting your vote, how much does your faith enter the equation?

Do you think there are valid Christian values expressed by both of the political parties? If so what are they?

Finally, what wisdom do you see in clergy endorsing or not endorsing a candidate for a public office?

How do you think you would personally respond if the clergy of your church endorsed a candidate contrary to who you were supporting?

Your partner in the gospel,

Pastor Paul