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May 2017

May 10, 2017

Prayer for Uncertain Times: Embracing Mystery as an Act of Resistance

Most of our human existential crises can be traced to a single source: our deep desire to...

April 2017

April 27, 2017

In God’s Time

Guest Post: Richard Baier "Praying is something we do in our time. The answers come...

April 02, 2017

From a Small Circle

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose...

March 2017

March 28, 2017

The Growing Voice of Progressive Faith

Progressive Christian voices are gaining power on the political scene. And lately, I'm seeing reports...

March 17, 2017

The False Idol of “Results:” The Sins of Our National Budget

If you want to know the heart of a nation, just look to its budget....

March 10, 2017

My Hope is Built

Happy Friday, y'all. I am having THE best day. It's my day off, so I...

March 04, 2017

The World All Around: How We Can and Can’t Shield Kids From Violence

I recently wrote a post about letting our kids have their privacy and not sharing...

March 02, 2017

Ashes to Ashes, Stardust to Stardust

Guest post: This was the message for Saint Andrew's Ash Wednesday service last night, as we kicked...

March 01, 2017

The Fast I Choose: Lent, and What Consumes Us

Years past, I have rejected the notion of giving things up for Lent. I adhere...

January 2017

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 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 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...

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 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 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...

September 2016

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...

September 07, 2016

We Don’t Dance on Graves: To Those Celebrating the Death of Phyllis Schlafly

People. Get ahold of yourselves. I get it. She tried to single-handedly squelch the Equal Rights...

September 06, 2016

Holy Ground: The Story You Aren’t Hearing About the Dakota Access Pipeline

The summer after college, I was part of a traveling crew that set up, and led,...

August 2016

August 24, 2016

10 Meaningful Ways to Start Your Kids’ School Day

We've probably all read the beautiful, powerful, tear-jerking letter that Glennon Melton (of Momastery fame)...

August 22, 2016

Get Ready for the Polyamory Movement

Guest post, by Katherine Willis Pershey. As a theologically progressive pastor serving in the...

August 12, 2016

The Gift of Hard Things: How to Use Yaconelli’s New Book

New life goal: write a book that gets the resounding endorsement of Anne Lamott. Of...

July 2016

July 22, 2016

7 Takeaways from the RNC: And the Only One You Really Need to Know

I tried not to watch. I poured myself a glass of wine and cranked up...