The Christian has dual citizenship. The Christian citizen must be involved in the needs and affairs of this world, but their rootedness, identity, and priority are centered in the kingdom of God.

The crucifixion of Jesus shows judgment on the terrible ways of this world when they come up against the love of God. The cross is the love of God seen in Jesus, clowning us in the ultimate way. With the resurrection Easter Sunday to put a bow on it.

As Easter approaches, I am sitting with the silence of too many Saturdays where my Palestinian sisters and brothers have held ashes in one hand and rubble in another. When will we as Christians resurrect the courage and commitment to live like Jesus did?

Each Friday in The Christian Citizen, we publish a Religion News Roundup with summaries of religion news stories and links for those who want to read more.

With Brother Lawrence, we trust that Love is still active in the world. The Easter story has power year after year because it gives us hope.