Elizabeth Palmer
Prepare the way of the Lord
When we live in God’s grace, the distinction between wilderness and city collapses.
St. Francis, holy fool
What the countercultural barefoot preacher means for Christians today
Five reasons Hillary Clinton’s new book is worth reading—and three reasons it’s worth critiquing
What Happened matters. Here’s why.
The autumn of our discontent
As leaves fall from the trees, Ali Smith helps us fall into the dreams and fears of her characters.
Fashion-forward faith
Muslim women’s clothing reveals—and shapes—culture, politics, and piety.
Robert Jenson and the search for the divine feminine
Jens was never unkind to me, perhaps because I was the rare chemistry major who asked questions about God while showing enthusiasm for Barth.
Philosophy and parody in a murder mystery
Laurent Binet's latest novel is at once a lecture, a detective story, and an exploration of the limits of fiction.
Is popularity the goal?
Jesus wants us to be likable—but more importantly, he wants us to love.
In the face of violent white supremacy, how should I respond?
I was invited to an interfaith solidarity service. Instead I spent the day reading Congressman John Lewis's graphic novel trilogy about the civil rights movement.
The art of (Jewish) pastoral counseling
This book taught me about phylacteries. More importantly, it taught me about myself.
Creating a feminist world
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie captures the complexity of gender—and suggests simple ways to negotiate it.
Writing about the Amish without romance
“I tried to remember that these are human beings, not caricatures.”
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Voices of American Muslims
Both Amir Hussain and Eboo Patel model interfaith bridge-building in their writing.
Lessons from John Dominic Crossan
The kingdom of God is here, and we're called to participate in resurrection.
Happy birthday, dear Gwendolyn
Miss Brooks would be 100 years old today. Her poetic-prophetic vision is worth celebrating.
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Everybody counts. Even the Lollards.
A counting book that retells Jesus’ parables and a Reformation-themed alphabet book are among my favorite new children’s books.