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July 21, 2015
A space for a contemporary woman disciple to give voice to justice concerns in a world where some still think that women’s words are just leros (Greek for “nonsense”) or, in Spanish, disparates A drop in the bucketA reflection and confession based on John 6:1–13 by Magdalena I. García After this, Jesus went across… Read more »
July 21, 2015
An evangelical’s (un)apologetic for the church Dialogue to what end? Mutual respect is not enough. Truth matters. by Brandon Gaide Even as I write this article, I’m conflicted. I value dialogue, deeply. I’ve experienced firsthand the ways that dialogue can shape and influence my own attitudes and opinions. I don’t want to denigrate the… Read more »
July 20, 2015
“I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.” —Oliver Wendell Holmes What does Athens have to do with San Francisco?¹Talking past each other about the SCOTUS ruling on same-sex marriage by Jodi Craiglow So,… Read more »
July 15, 2015
One young person’s subversive thoughts on church and society Single but not lonelyThe recent Supreme Court decision in favor of same-gender marriage had one serious flaw: it indirectly promoted the myth that you can’t have a fulfilling life without being married. by Tad Hopp The Supreme Court has finally ruled that same-gender marriage is… Read more »
July 14, 2015
A space for a contemporary woman disciple to give voice to justice concerns in a world where some still think that women’s words are just leros (Greek for “nonsense”) or, in Spanish, disparates Move us to compassionA reflection and confession based on Mark 6:30–34 by Magdalena I. García The apostles gathered around Jesus and… Read more »
July 13, 2015
Guest columnist Measuring (black) life with white tape What it’s like to be black in a country where white is normal by Derrick L. Weston My colleague Jeff Schooley asked me to contribute a companion piece to his latest Souls of White Folks article. I am privileged and happy to add some perspective. Whereas… Read more »
July 13, 2015
A white man’s frank and repentant exploration of how racism finds a home in white folks’ souls. Double-unconsciousness The blinding effect of the spiritual problem of racism by Jeffrey A. Schooley The Negro is a sort of seventh son, born with a veil, and gifted with second-sight in this American world—a world which yields… Read more »
July 10, 2015
Conversations with church leaders about projects that matter Rocky Supinger talks with Derrick WestonDerrick talks about community organizing in Baltimore through the 29th Street Community Center and about his experience blogging and podcasting. <—- Derrick Weston is a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), a community builder for the 29th Street Community… Read more »
July 10, 2015
You can take the pastor out of the church, but you can’t take the Church out of the pastor. FlamingHaving your church burnt down by a white supremacist is persecution. Two people of the same sex getting married is not. by Derrick L. Weston There is a tone deafness in some segments of American… Read more »
July 9, 2015
If not now, when? Watch and learnGo to the ant . . . consider its ways, and be wise. —Prov. 6:6 by Rose Niles Carapace of industry on the march.Discovered:mountainous crumb.Careen to return home the prize.Oldest friendsI name youAmber and onyx.Scuttlers,observedfound peace in cooperative harmony.Others scorned digging in theDirt(But I knew better)Chaotic secrets of that… Read more »
