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June 2017

June 08, 2017

Entering Jesus’ Kingdom of Shalom

Recently, I've spent some time thinking about the kingdom of God. I continue to come back...

October 2015

October 20, 2015

Giving Up on Nonviolence: For Those Who Want to Believe Peace is Possible

The more I watch the news, scroll through my Twitter and Facebook feeds, and listen...

September 2014

September 08, 2014

Revelation #1: Anabaptist Apocalyptic Fever, a Fresh Word, and Exile

Yesterday at Pangea Communities we began the LONG journey preaching through the book of Revelation....

May 2014

May 15, 2014

Introducing “PangeaCast” – a new missional/anabaptist podcast resource

I've pondered starting a podcast for years. Tried it once but didn't have the time...

February 2014

February 13, 2014

The Global Immersion Project – everyday peacemakers. global conflict. #IsraelPalestine

Kurt's Introduction: Some of you may already know, I'm currently preparing for a trip to...

February 12, 2014

When Violence Hits Home: “sparing the rod,” spanking, & peaceful parenting

[Kurt's Editor Note: The following article, written by Rachel Boldwyn, reflects my general approach to...

May 2013

May 27, 2013

Re-Membering Memorial Day with Love

April 2013

April 15, 2013

North Korea may bomb the hell out of us and blow us to smithereens, yet we will cling to the instability of hope

***I wrote this article prior to the events in Boston, otherwise my title would...

April 01, 2013

America’s Unforgivable Youth: What Lupe Fiasco can Teach the Church

Growing up, I developed a love for rap music. Yep. Many of you are shocked....

February 2013

February 19, 2013

DJesus UnCrossed SNL Skit and the Violence of American Christianity

Warning, the following video has violent and bloody imagery. If this offends you, do not...

February 11, 2013

When “Top Gun” becomes a pacifist

In 1986 when I was a senior in high school, a new movie was released...

February 06, 2013

Confronted by Peace: the surprise of nonviolence is leading my friend out of the army

KURT: An Email I received on July 25, 2012 -- MATT YOUNG (20-year-old soldier): Sir,...

January 2013

January 24, 2013

Following Jesus: The Best Gun Control Ever!

The Central Valley of California is similar to most of rural America. It’s an area...

January 16, 2013

My Nonviolent “Tipping Point” – How I Finally Adopted Pacifism

I never liked Anabaptism. In fact, I actively looked for examples of Mennonites that broke...

August 2012

August 31, 2012

Greg Boyd on the Old Testament as a Shadow of the New

FROM GREG BOYD AT REKNEW: “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you...

August 23, 2012

Why the “Christian life” isn’t worth living

For most of my life, I focused my faith on knowing Jesus through morality management....

July 2012

July 04, 2012

Just Jesus & Unjust July 4th: Why I Don’t Celebrate Independence Day (Annual Unpopular Post)

June 2012

June 14, 2012

Forsaking Power and Violence: How Radical-Reformers Lived the Politics of Jesus

As our society becomes more secular and cynical of the institutional church, the nonviolent way...

March 2012

March 08, 2012

Indicting Violence: A Pacifist Review of The Hunger Games

Kurt's Note: Below is a guest article by Mennonite Pastor and writer, Marty Troyer. I...

February 2012

February 10, 2012

The Release of Mandela and the Release of Captives

From Common Prayer: Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals, Feb 10th: On February 10, 1990, Nelson Mandela...

February 04, 2012

Christian Leaders Speak Out Against Cockfighting Cruelty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE HUMANE SOCIETY Christian Leaders Speak Out Against Cockfighting Cruelty The...

January 2012

January 23, 2012

Ron Paul: The Anti-War Candidate Who Will Start New Wars

KURT'S NOTE: The following is a guest post from Jason Dye. I take no responsibility...

January 17, 2012

Nonviolent Marches are Silly Dr. King – History Wins!

Thanks to David Fitch for pointing me to this video of Dr. Martin Luther King...

January 11, 2012

An Anabaptist Hero and Martyr: Michael Sattler

The following is all quoted from Anabaptists.org After the death of Conrad Grebel (1526) and...

January 04, 2012

I’m Mennonite… and Finally Became Anabaptist: Embracing our Mission to Post-Christian America

I’m a Mennonite. Yes, it’s true. Mennonite even in the “ethnic” sense. In fact,...

January 02, 2012

Resolve to Be Green in 2012: Plastic Bags, John Stott, and the Reign of God

Recently in Seattle Washington a city ordinance was passed which bans the use of single...

December 2011

December 30, 2011

Jesus vs Jehovah – The Problem of Violence in the OT in Light of a Nonviolent Jesus (Greg Boyd)

Here is a great introduction on how to approach the Old Testament passages on violence...

December 30, 2011

Introducing Christian Nonviolence – Two Resources for the Interested and Skeptical

In North America, the idea of Christian nonviolence or Pacifism (meaning to "pacify" not inactive...

December 06, 2011

Kinyarwanda: Forgiveness is Freedom

Guest Author: Andrew Himes is the author of the new book, ‘The Sword of the...

November 2011

November 21, 2011

Prophetic Pepper Spray, Suffering, and the Revolutionary Kingdom: UC Davis and #OccupyWallStreet

Suffering. Not something that is glorified in itself in Scripture, but the glory is in...