“Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies.  Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.” (Romans 8:33-34)

Recently, I received a jury duty summons. I, along with approximately 1,200 others, showed up on the specified day and spent the day participating in our justice system. On that day, three jury trials were to begin. Ultimately, I wasn’t selected to serve, but I sat in the audience with bated breath all day, waiting to see if my name would be called. Watching the process up close gave me insight into the process—and human nature—that I’ve never had before. Continue reading “The Justice System” →