Following a Star, Driving Home
Desmond Tutu’s life was a winding path of obstacles, opportunities, blessings, determination, and surprises.
What Do We Mean When We Call the Bible “The Word of God”?
Throughout scripture and in the history of the church, “Word” has meant a lot of different things. Here are a few of them:
A Light from God is a Light to Freedom: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman’s faith in her own words:
A Long Paraphrase of Psalm 23
Getting a closer look at some of the layers of meaning in Psalm 23
World War I Christmas Truce
Troops on the ground choose to share an improvised ceasefire for Christmas.
Contemplating the Trinity
Gregory of Nazianzus reminds us that we can scarcely conceive of God as One without being awestruck by God as Three.
Asking Why: The White Rose
Facing the horrors of the Nazi regime, members of the White Rose asked why and they acted. Asking why strengthens our faith for action.
Shame, Healing, Love, and Acceptance
We burden one another we shame each day. Shame makes us feel unworthy and rejected. Love welcomes us home in God’s embrace.
Faith Can Take You All Over the World: Mary Fisher
Mary Fisher was an illiterate, uneducated 17th century English indentured servant when she heard George Fox preach. As a dedicated Quaker, she called out her pastor, challenged students at a seminary, and risked her life to preach in America.
Imprisoned, a Nazi Resister Reflects: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Nazi resister Dietrich Bonhoeffer spent his final days in concentration camps, questioning how others saw hopefulness in him where he saw restlessness and weariness.