Standing Amid the Ruins of a Concentration Camp
Visiting a concentration camp means feeling the suffering that calls out from the ground. It means remembering that so many Christians chose to wait passively and that we must make different choices.
Mary Magdalene is (Probably) Not Who You Think She Is
Mary Magdalene was not a fallen temptress. She witnessed the resurrection, was the apostle to the apostles, and likely continued in leadership in the early church.
You Can Learn More About the Trinity, But You Probably Won’t Understand More
Sometimes trying to understand the Trinity feels like trying to understand the Jabberwock.
Fighting Racism at Home, in the Press, & in Court: Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells fought for civil rights in the late 19th century.
Living with Elephant Neighbors & Creative Solutions
Looking for solutions where everyone gets what they need – elephants and people.
The Mother of Civil Rights in California: Mary Ellen Pleasant
Mary Ellen Pleasant was wise and kind, supported her community, and got justice every time she could for everyone she could.
A Faith that Prays Without Ceasing
Even from a hospital bed, we can still pray.
Trailblazing Black Woman Takes Down the Mob: Eunice Hunton Carter
Eunice Hunton Carter was savvy and brave. She had a huge impact on the course of justice in her day!
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 Faith that Braves Lions: Thecla
A legend of faithfulness from the early church: