action – Red Letter Christians

The Critical Inaction of White Moderates

January 21, 2019

One of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s most well-known works is his penned Letter from A Birmingham Jail. His mastery of classical thought and application to the world is remarkable, but what makes his work s...

This is the Year of the Faithful Widow in Politics

Jennifer Butler

November 11, 2018

Interfaith, Politics, Race, Theology, Women

The parable of the widow illustrates the power of prayer and godly action.

Finding Your Voice

Jason Millwood

October 12, 2018

Books, Practical Justice, Theology

"Our voice is meant to be and bring good news."

What Would A Pharisee Do?

Morf Morford

July 30, 2018

Immigration & Refugees, LGBTQ+, Politics, Practical Justice, Race, Theology

I can’t imagine unbelievers being drawn to the ”faith” this baker represents.

For Many Muslims, Family Border Protections Are Personal

Aysha Khan

July 19, 2018

Immigration & Refugees, Interfaith, Politics, Practical Justice

“Islam is a faith of action. And we don’t want to be complicit in what we see as a crime.”

How Christians Can Protect Endangered Species

Jim David

May 18, 2018

Creation & Environment, Practical Justice, Theology

We are called to not undo God’s handiwork.

The Power & Legacy of Revivalism

Tony Campolo

March 28, 2018

General, Politics, Practical Justice, Race, Revival, Theology

Finney's revivals, as part of calling his listeners to being converted via the power of the Holy Spirit, also called them to a commitment to work for social change.

Thoughts & Prayers Are Not Enough

Shannon Craig Straw

February 22, 2018

Church Life, Global, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

We are a people of active faith. Jesus did not simply call us to believe but to go into the world.

Turning Guns into Garden Tools

Mike Martin

December 21, 2017

General, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice

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By turning swords into plowshares and guns into garden tools, we’re advocating for an altogether different approach to violence in our country. An approach that elevates the Sermon on the Mount over the 2nd Amendment.