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February 2017

February 03, 2017

7 Reasons to Keep the Johnson Act: Protecting our Binding Covenants of Church and State

When he wasn't picking fights with our allies; or Tweeting war threats in the middle...

January 2017

January 31, 2017

Reading As An Act of Resistance: How the Nerds Inherit the Earth

I read Animal Farm in high school. I learned that power corrupts; and absolute power corrupts absolutely....

January 30, 2017

When to Go Rogue: What Jesus Says About Saving Life and Breaking Rules

One sabbath while Jesus was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked some heads of grain, rubbed...

January 26, 2017

“This is Us,” and How Rape Culture Ruins Everything

Remember the good old days when people used to talk about TV shows they were...

January 25, 2017

In the Age of “Alternative Facts,” Truth Telling is an Act of Resistance

Our new President has been busy. His tiny hands must be tired from signing all...

January 23, 2017

Signs of Strength: Thoughts on the Women’s March

Guest post: Dr. Kimberly Jones One of the first signs that I saw as we...

January 20, 2017

Creative Resistance: 7 (Other) Ways to Spend Inauguration Day

Despite the American flag shaped fireworks lighting up the sky, it is a dark day....

January 19, 2017

Back to Work For Affordable Healthcare

It's kind of a fog, but from what I recall, we had a 3-year-old and a...

January 14, 2017

A Confession For MLK Day: What Trump’s John Lewis Tweets Say About Us

I confess, not much surprises me anymore. After the election, I became a little despondent....

January 11, 2017

10 Words From Obama’s Farewell Speech (That You Won’t Hear Again For Awhile)

In 2005, I attended a Sojourner's conference in D.C. The theme was ending poverty, and...

January 09, 2017

The Difference Between Celebrity and Authority: Meryl Streep Gets It, Trump Never Will

Her Highness Meryl Streep preached a sermon at the Golden Globes last night. As she accepted...

January 05, 2017

10 Ways to Care for Someone (When Nothing Will Fix It)

You just can't imagine what they must be going through. You don't know what you...

December 2016

December 21, 2016

The End of Words: A Zechariah Advent

Thanks to the magic of Facebook pop-up memories, I revisit the posts of Christmas Past...

December 19, 2016

Do Not Be Afraid: Calling All Angels

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother...

December 13, 2016

Moana, the “Other” Princess: Thoughts on Identity and Belonging

Guest post: by Rev. Allison Ruari When I was three, I learned the words to...

December 12, 2016

What Were You Expecting?

What were you expecting? If your childhood pre-dates the digital age and the magic of...

December 07, 2016

Open: The Perfect Christmas Card

I guess it's time to start thinking about Christmas cards. (sigh) This means coming up with...

November 2016

November 30, 2016

Assemble: Word 3, Advent 1

One of the best parts of Christmas at my house is getting out the nativity...

November 28, 2016

Anticipate: Advent 1, Word 1

I spend a lot of my time and energy anticipating future needs. Mine, and those...

November 23, 2016

When Inclusion Becomes a “Divisive Political Issue”

One of the school districts in the Kansas City area has banned teachers from wearing...

November 16, 2016

The Country Needs Us, And We Need You: A Call to Action

Guest Post: by C. Shawn McGuffey Since the election I have been saddened. Luckily, I...

November 13, 2016

A Broken Hallelujah: How SNL Helped Us Grieve

There's a reason they call it a "cold open." There is no intro. No setting...

November 09, 2016

I’m With Them

"My head is pounding and I feel sick; but I can't go to bed because...

November 07, 2016

10 Things That Will Still Be True After Election Day

This morning my phone flashed a cute little notification that said "Tomorrow is election day!"...

November 01, 2016

The War On Fall

Let me tell you this really sad thing I used to do when I lived...

October 2016

October 26, 2016

Election Fatigue: 10 Spiritual Practices for Toxic Times

I want to write about election fatigue. But I'm too tired. I've been dragging, feeling...

October 12, 2016

The Main Issue That Faith-Based Voters Should Be Asking Tough Questions About

Here are things that I hear faith-based voters talking about this election season: -Abortion -Marriage -Guns (because...

October 08, 2016

How Trump is Making Misogyny Great Again

Last week, women's health experts and other commentators detailed the “abusive behaviors” exhibited in Trump’s debate performance....

September 2016

September 20, 2016

Read the Comments: Terence Crutcher and Our Sin of Silence

Again. AGAIN. Again this morning I am sitting in front of the screen with the...

September 14, 2016

Exit the Echo Chamber: Bipartisanship As An Act of Faith

Guest Post: by Sarah Stewart Holland Twice a week, I co-host a political podcast with...