Sing a rights-cleared song to the Lord
“Each report we receive at ONE LICENSE turns into a royalty payment,” says Brenna Cronin, “and those payments are someone’s livelihood.”
What should churches do about the treatment of “the Jews” in John?
“Each of the typical approaches has problems. The best solution would be to change the lectionary.”
February 12, Ep6A (1 Corinthians 3:1-9)
If God gives growth and growth means change, the implications are broad.
February 5, Ep5A (Isaiah 58:1-12)
Ritual and justice don’t exist in a push-pull relationship.
Should we avoid liturgical language of light and dark?
While struggling with this question as a church songwriter, I came up with six guidelines.
The books we’re giving as Christmas gifts
If your secret Santa were a Century editor, here’s what you might be getting.
The National Day of Prayer and the sectarian group that uses its name
People often perceive the National Day of Prayer Task Force’s events as official. They aren’t.
Asking the right questions about Amazon HQ2
Economic development is good, except when it’s bad.
Why are the “good guys with guns” so sure they're good?
"It's a sin problem," goes the slogan, "not a gun problem." Whatever definition of sin is operative here, it isn't Paul's.
Some bright spots in 2017
A year after the election, we decided to look for signs of hope. We found them all around us.
The mortgage interest deduction subsidizes housing for people who don't need the help
The House tax bill would cap the benefit—a solid idea in a bill that doesn't offer many.
Parable and interpretation? (Matthew 20:1-16)
It's a pithy proverb, but it doesn't capture Jesus' story.
A faith without food rules (Romans 14:1-12)
Maybe we need to be pushed in different ways than the Romans did.