Making old things new

Great artists know that the past provides essential ingredients for the future. Jacob Collier exemplifies this. So does Jesus.

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Playing the holy fool

Laurel Mathewson introduces new readers to Teresa of Ávila—and to the famed saint’s trustworthy spirituality.

Making old things new

Great artists know that the past provides essential ingredients for the future. Jacob Collier exemplifies this. So does Jesus.

Police reform in Minneapolis and beyond

Sociologist Michelle Phelps analyzes the racial and political factors in reform efforts both before and after George Floyd’s murder.

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Playing the holy fool

Laurel Mathewson introduces new readers to Teresa of Ávila—and to the famed saint’s trustworthy spirituality.

Humanity at its best and worst (John 18:1-19:42)

On Good Friday, Jesus turns the power of the state on its head.

Making old things new

Great artists know that the past provides essential ingredients for the future. Jacob Collier exemplifies this. So does Jesus.

Barefoot and vulnerable (John 13:1-17, 31b-35)

Being a part of a community requires allowing others to care for us, even the parts we hope to keep hidden.

Politics

Police reform in Minneapolis and beyond

Sociologist Michelle Phelps analyzes the racial and political factors in reform efforts both before and after George Floyd’s murder.

Pauli Murray’s song of hope

Her contributions to this nation can hardly be overstated. The federal government’s attempt to erase them has theological implications.

The US media is biased against Palestinians

Compassion compels us to remember people journalists choose to forget.

Writing from both sides of the economic divide

Sarah Smarsh brings her sharp reporting skills to her family’s history of rural poverty.