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 Light from God is a Light to Freedom: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman’s faith in her own words:
Fighting for Civil Rights When the World Disregards You: Claudette Colvin
Some people sacrifice so much to move the needle closer to justice.
Does Physical Suffering Bring Us Closer to God?: Christina the Astonishing
Looking for the purpose of life in the body, of physical pain
When God Says No: Dan Bern
The enormity of the cross meets us wherever we are.
It Takes All Kinds in the Church
A funny story about a misunderstanding in Sunday School.
Seeing a Miracle in the Sun
A story of a miracle – what really happened in Portugal in 1917?
A Long Paraphrase of Psalm 23
Getting a closer look at some of the layers of meaning in Psalm 23
Desmond Tutu’s Origin Story
Desmond Tutu’s life was a winding path of obstacles, opportunities, blessings, determination, and surprises.
The Tulsa Race Massacre
The Tulsa Race Massacre was a violent, horrific tragedy that many prefer to forget, but it is part of our identity as a nation.