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Life of Faith

From the Publisher

worship at Oxford church

Conscience means "knowing together"

In worship, our moral compass is recalibrated—with the help of others.
by Peter W. Marty
August 24, 2017

First Person

Hymnals prayer books

God's words and liturgy's echo

"I love you," says God. "We love you, too," our prayers reply.
by Lauren F. Winner
August 18, 2017

Poetry

Broken oud

by Aaron Brown
August 18, 2017

Poetry

Grace and the TSA

by Connie Zumpf
August 16, 2017

Poetry

Beyond doubt

by Kathleen O'Toole
August 14, 2017

Books

In Review: 
image of Leonard DeLorenzo's book on the communion of saints

Where are the dead?

Leonard DeLorenzo helps us envision where our loved ones have gone and how we relate to them.
by Philip Christman August 10, 2017

Guest Post

loaf of Wonder Bread

On failing to receive hospitality

On the way to the soup kitchen, I met a man with a loaf of bread.
by Christian Coon
August 9, 2017

First Person

funny character

Character: Essays by readers

We gave our readers a one-word writing prompt: “character.”
August 4, 2017

First Person

varieties of potatoes

The wonder of homegrown potatoes

Underneath layers of mulch, the German Butterball and Rose Gold flourish.
by Terra Brockman
August 3, 2017

First Person

Birds on a wire

Sparrows, swallows, and us

In God's life, all creatures get attention.
by Melissa Florer-Bixler
August 1, 2017

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