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Vulnerability Springs Forth Connection

December 8, 2020

That kind of vulnerability touches on our deepest need to be known and accepted by another. It reminds us that we were not meant to be our own salvation. It invites us, for the briefest moment, to let down our defenses that the world has taught up to constantly have up.

Advent 4: Incarnating God’s Strength

Cory Driver

December 23, 2018

Church Life, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

Let us reflect on the words of the prophets Mary and Micah who tell us what it means for a human to fulfill the will of God.

Man Enough to Ask for Help

Romal J. Tune

October 10, 2018

Church Life, Theology

I am grateful that I didn’t take the “just pray about it” approach to dealing with real emotional pain and trauma.

Women: “The Devil’s Gateway?”

Jon Huckins

March 8, 2018

Church Life, Family and Parenting, General, Global, Theology, Women

Jesus’ life and message is one of liberating women into their sacred vocation as equal participants in God’s mission of reconciliation.

Standing in Wonder Woman’s Boots

Jennifer Butler

June 9, 2017

Family and Parenting, General, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology, Women

As this newest version of Wonder Woman hits the theaters, it is clearly more than just another film.

Why singing “Our God is Greater” might make our God seem less great

Kurt Willems

July 2, 2012

Theology

There’s a song that has made its rounds in the evangelical church circuit called “Our God Is Greater.” This song is commendable on many levels. First, the melody is catchy. If you haven’t listened to or sung...

When Love Trumps Right Belief

Mary Albert Darling

January 19, 2011

General

Each of us has directives we live by. The directive to love is at the very heart of most faith traditions, along with being the first and foremost standard to live by for many who do not profess a specific rel...