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Life of Faith

Living by the Word

December 24/25, Nativity (Isaiah 52:7-10; John 1:1-14)

What is the story within the story that we need to hear anew?
by Laurel Mathewson
November 30, 2021

Books

In Review: 

The White Iowans and Latino and African migrants of the meatpacking industry

Kristy Nabhan-Warren’s ethnographic study complicates familiar views of the Corn Belt.
by Rob Kraft November 29, 2021

First Person

Don’t tell my Pentecostal mom, but I pray the Hail Mary

My Grandma Violet was the black sheep of our family. I think of her when I pray.
by Samuel Thomas Martin
November 29, 2021

Faith Matters

What I pray when I can’t say thanks or help

A prayer of bare-bones presence with God
by Debie Thomas
November 23, 2021

From the Editor/Publisher

The human moments of pastoral care

There’s something uniquely precious about being physically present with people.
by Peter W. Marty
November 22, 2021

Books

In Review: 

Some trees are like mothers

Scientist Susanne Simard on how trees communicate and nurture each other
by Jane McBride November 18, 2021

First Person

The five spiritual senses

Lessons from Maximus the Confessor and my dog
by Amy Frykholm
November 11, 2021

How My Mind Has Changed

Why I came back around to repentance

First I needed to meet a progressive, gracious God.
by Brittney Cooper
November 8, 2021

From the Editor/Publisher

End-of-life decisions in the ICU

The Christian tradition has something to say about the ethics of extending life.
by Peter W. Marty
November 5, 2021

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