Onward Christian Soldiers
Attending church services around the 4th of July always makes me uneasy.
#LentTogether: The Cost of Discipleship, in Community
As we reorient ourselves toward Christ in this season of Lent, we must remember that doing so tangibly and fundamentally means reorienting ourselves toward our neighbor.
Why I Bother Being Lutheran: Theology of the Cross
If God was there at the cross, and Jesus rose again, then God could still be here —even after death, even after suffering, after divorce and betrayal. And the theology of the cross that is Lutheran not only heals, but it indicts.
Red Letter Christians in These Troubling Times
We need to pray for the brothers and sisters who articulate the ugly values that were broadcast over television sets around the world, demonstrating that in America the problem of racism has been in no way resolved.
The Twisted Theology of White Supremacy: ‘We Light the Cross’
When we miss the central message of God’s love, the sacred cross can get twisted into something profane, even evil.
InterVarsity Offers the World a Gay Saint?
With God as his heartthrob, Coles’ celibacy is a variety of queer love. Queer enough to make both liberals and conservatives squirm.
Easter in Arkansas
Beginning the day after Easter, Arkansas is set to execute eight people over a stunning pace of 11 days.
Beyond the Diminished Cross
JULY 18, 2014 | BY: CRAIG M. WATTS -- There is a lot more to the cross of Jesus than you are likely to learn from those who endlessly say...
Are You Agapephobic?
JUNE 21, 2013 | BY: JOHN WATSON -- Do you think God doesn't love some people at all? Do you think God doesn't love you? If you...
The Cross and the Calling
BY: MORF MORFORD -- But I would argue that authentic, enduring, living Christianity is far from any of these – and even further...