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Bonhoeffer's loves

by John G. Turner

Charles Marsh brings readers closer to Dietrich Bonhoeffer than, at the very least, any prior biographer writing in English.

Art and prayer

by Carol Zaleski

At a historical art exhibit, I read that the images on display were intended for private devotion. Would it have been subversive of me to pray?

A novel about Jesus?

by Amy Frykholm

J. M. Coetzee reportedly wanted readers to discover the title of The Childhood of Jesus after reading it. I thought of this often as I read it.

My church loyalties

Why I am not yet a Catholic

On two occasions I decided to become Catholic. Both times I had to wait because I had been asked to preach or preside as a Methodist.

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Reflections on the Lectionary

Faith leaders testify in support of EPA's Clean Power Plan

Jul 30, 2014 by Heather Adams

SNAP’s clergy abuse victims mark 25 years and eye new targets

Jul 30, 2014 by David Gibson

First non-Christian tapped to serve as U.S. ambassador for religious freedom

Jul 29, 2014 by Lauren Markoe and Brian Pellot

Most Americans say U.S. should shelter, not rush to deport, child migrants

Jul 29, 2014 by Cathy Lynn Grossman

Religious persecution makes migrants out of millions

Jul 29, 2014 by Brian Pellot

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Freedom of conscience, freedom from fear

Jul 30, 2014 by Janet Edwards

In 2004, Brenda Cole—a colleague in a group dedicated to improving the spiritual lives of LGBT people—asked me to preside at her wedding, scheduled more than a year away. “Nancy is a lifelong Presbyterian and wants a Presbyterian minister to preside at our wedding," Brenda said hopefully. "Would you meet with us and talk about officiating?”

Mormon fantasy narratives

Jul 30, 2014 by Todd M. Brenneman

When I am not involved in matters religious or scholarly, one of my favorite escapes is science fiction and fantasy literature or media. My favorite series is The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan.

The series focuses on the actions of four friends, pushed by circumstances from their little village into the larger world. They discover along the way that they are meant to play central roles in the coming Last Battle of the Ages.

Why I don’t talk a lot about feminism, and why I should

Jul 30, 2014 by April Yamasaki

I don’t talk a lot about feminism.

I serve my congregation as lead pastor, having grown from not at all thinking about pastoral ministry to being called and curious, and now having been in ministry for over 20 years. From my initial call to ordination to increasing responsibility with other staff, I feel as if my church has been one step ahead of me, more ready for me to take on leadership than I envisioned for myself.