I think this kind of thing happens way more than we think. People choose to create their own reality. If life does not suit you, create the one you want.
All in Culture
I think this kind of thing happens way more than we think. People choose to create their own reality. If life does not suit you, create the one you want.
Contrary to how it’s regarded in some circles, missional hospitality is not an outreach strategy.
Society had always told me that, as a woman, my voice was not worth as much as a man’s.
For the child who went to school and will never come home: we mourn. For the mother who stares at the bed that didn't get made that morning, who must now plan it's occupant's funeral: we mourn.
Perhaps, by being humble and gentle, we can learn to extend grace by approaching conversations with a goal of learning and understanding another’s point of view.
A Jesus Diet is when a company uses Scripture to create diets that attempt to use shame and Scripture as a motivator for change and weight loss.
I’m so proud of the work a former student is doing to spread positive Christian messages to younger generations through the medium of rap.
We tend to shy away from the word feminism because there’s a fear of bringing cultural issues into our churches.
I started listening to immigrants, my views changed to a more collective understanding of what’s happening to us—humans all made in the image of God.
During a time when controversy swirled on immigration, travel bans, and border control, I was able to stand before the church and declare, “Joseph, we are glad that you are here.”
I didn't grow up in the church so when I sauntered in at 19, it was the first time I had ever heard that my body was created in the image of God.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Each person should suffer the consequences for the mistakes they make.
With so much craziness in the air, what are leaders to do? Hand-wringing or trying to retreat to some happier time will not serve the people of God or God’s mission in the world.
As a Christian I have no tolerance for any sort of #sorrynotsorry theology or doctrine. There is no apology normally; just a demand for forgiveness without any confession of wrong doing.
Aren't we filled with the spirit no matter what size body we live in? Aren't we, as Christians, the people who should be spreading this message the loudest?
I submit to you that the phone is a tool, just like communication itself is a tool. Every tool can build or destroy, and it's always the human behavior that determines the choice.
Jesus calls us into the uncomfortable to lift the voices of those previously unheard—so that when we hear #metoo, we can boldly respond with #nomore.
When we encounter those situations that we cannot control, instead of getting angry, we should examine why our lack of control troubles us.
Is it too implausible that, instead of a sinner, Christ saw a woman who was a victim of abandonment and abuse in desperate need of his living water in a world that deemed her unworthy?
As disciples of Christ learn to love, bless, and honor the children among us--both our own and those in our neighborhoods--we learn the spirit of Christ and cultivate the heart of Christ.