Tagged consumerism

A Glimpse of Heaven

April 12, 2018

Church Life, Global, Politics, Practical Justice, Sexual Minorities, Theology

Rare is the person who wants hell to exist because they need it for themselves. We need hell as a convenient place to put all the people we hate. As an option for ourselves and our loved ones, well, hell becomes a lot less popular.

Super Bowl 2018: God Will Be Watching

February 2, 2018

General, Practical Justice, Theology

While I was not ready to endorse the idea that God actively determines who the winner will be, I did not accept the view of those of my theological colleagues who insisted that God stays rather aloof from what goes on in football games.

Searching for Evidence of Hope in 2018

January 12, 2018

General, Global, Immigration & Refugees, Practical Justice

I challenge you to join me this year in looking for proof of God’s zeal to deliver on His promise that Jesus breaks through even the toughest circumstances with a reign of peace.

Calling All Mothers: Let’s Make ‘Mother’s Day’ Count

May 5, 2016

Family and Parenting, General, Practical Justice

Use Mother’s Day as an opportunity to be a sharp stick in the eye of this country. Occupy Mother’s Day and say enough is enough.

Let's Stop Pretending Ministry is All Fun and Games

Stephen Mattson

June 24, 2014

Church Life, General, Theology

JUNE 24, 2014 | BY: STEPHEN MATTSON -- In a society obsessed with consumerism, comfort, and entertainment, it’s not surprising that the Great...

Hobby Lobby and the Myth of a Christian Corporation

March 28, 2014

Family and Parenting, General

MAR 28, 2014 | BY: PETE NEWLOVE -- Per their website, Hobby Lobby is committed to “Honoring the Lord in all we do by operating...

Shane Claiborne Celebrates Buy Nothing Day

Shane Claiborne

November 29, 2013

Church Life, General

NOV 29, 2013 | BY: SHANE CLAIBORNE -- Today seems like a good time to say: ENOUGH. One of the great memories I have from our Buy...

Honor and Shame: A First Century Lens for Today

June 7, 2013

General, Politics

JUNE 7, 2013 | BY: SPENSER BOLTE -- Is our society really any different? Get rich or die tryin' right? We do a lot of things for status...

Hearts That Poop Chocolate Kisses

Margot Starbuck

February 14, 2013

Church Life, General

BY: MARGOT STARBUCK -- If the definition being used on February 14 has to do with romance, and warm fuzzy feelings, and sweet-smelling...

The Challenge of the Manger in Bethlehem

December 26, 2012

Church Life, General

BY: TOBIAS ROBERTS --From opulent shopping malls in the Unites States to corners of crumbling adobe houses in rural...