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D.L. Mayfield lives and writes in the Midwest, where she currently is a part of a Christian order among the poor. Mayfield’s writing has appeared in McSweeney’s, Image, Christianity Today, Books and Culture, and The Other Journal. Her book of essays is forthcoming from HarperOne in 2016. Learn more at www.dlmayfield.com.

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Notes from the Margins: The New Radicals are...

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Notes from the Margins: What We Talk About...

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Notes from the Margins: Swords into Plowshares, AK-47s...

Each week in Notes From the Margins, D.L. Mayfield writes about the kingdom... read more

Notes from the Margins: Because of Christ, It...

"To the ones being bullied, the church has a chance to step... read more

Notes from the Margins: White People Problems

"Hollywood loves a good disaster movie, but only if they can cast... read more

Before You Buy Your Valentine's Day Chocolate, Read...

Oh, Valentine's day. Riddled with expectations, horrible satin bows, and lots... read more

Immigration Reform and the Christian Welcome Wagon

"Here's to Christians being at the forefront of the welcome wagon and... read more

Notes from the Margins: Hushpuppy, Stereotypes, and the...

"We can’t immerse ourselves in the miracles without first confronting the grim... read more

Mark Driscoll, I really, really need an iPad.

"What we need to talk about are the ways we as Christians... read more

MLK Day: The Dream is Not A Reality

While we celebrate the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr,... read more

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