Thanks so very, very much for this wonderful and so timely an article. I worked in both of President Carter's campaigns. I had the privilege when he was a candidate to spend a brief time with him at a political even in Columbia Missouri. The more intellectual presidential historians understand that he will never be placed among our presidential greats for his one term in office, however, they also understand that he embodied the very best of what the person who holds that office should be, how they should act, and the example they should set. His service to the world, not just this nation, after his presidency, was not equalled by any of his predecessors, nor his successors. I serous doubt the standard his Post-Presidency established will be attained in the years to come. We need, we must be reminded in this time of corruption, chaos, and utter incompetency in our government and society there are those who exemplify "our better angels" - Jimmy Carter was one such person. May his tribe increase!!
I understand President Carter's questions about the church at Jerusalem. As I have read the Book of Acts, my impression is that the church at Antioch really understood the potential for the Christian movement. They continually put feet to their beliefs, following the Spirit through new doors of opportunity. They engaged the world as it was rather than what they wished it to be. They continue to be a positive witness for us.
In another lesson, Carter said he consulted three translations of the Bible text before class. At the White House, while President. Amazing devotion to his calling as a teacher.
Thanks so very, very much for this wonderful and so timely an article. I worked in both of President Carter's campaigns. I had the privilege when he was a candidate to spend a brief time with him at a political even in Columbia Missouri. The more intellectual presidential historians understand that he will never be placed among our presidential greats for his one term in office, however, they also understand that he embodied the very best of what the person who holds that office should be, how they should act, and the example they should set. His service to the world, not just this nation, after his presidency, was not equalled by any of his predecessors, nor his successors. I serous doubt the standard his Post-Presidency established will be attained in the years to come. We need, we must be reminded in this time of corruption, chaos, and utter incompetency in our government and society there are those who exemplify "our better angels" - Jimmy Carter was one such person. May his tribe increase!!
You have made several excellent points.
The relevant points were President Carter's. I was fortunate to find his prescient words.
I was a college sophomore in Texas when he was elected. I treasure the stories of those who worked with and for him.
I understand President Carter's questions about the church at Jerusalem. As I have read the Book of Acts, my impression is that the church at Antioch really understood the potential for the Christian movement. They continually put feet to their beliefs, following the Spirit through new doors of opportunity. They engaged the world as it was rather than what they wished it to be. They continue to be a positive witness for us.
In another lesson, Carter said he consulted three translations of the Bible text before class. At the White House, while President. Amazing devotion to his calling as a teacher.