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Loving Twitter and leaving it
It was wonderful. My life is meaningfully better without it.
Books worth wrestling with
We asked writers to tell us about a book that they disagree with—but that they also see as important enough to argue with.
A soft landing in Montana
Despite protests, the group persisted in welcoming refugees to their community.
Sister Everard's silence
We thought her only stern and rigorous and dry—until one afternoon in October.
Millions of unknown saints
“Even Lucifer might well have a change of heart,” said the fifth grader. “Isn’t that right, Father?”
Remembering the Reformation—with the pope
"A commemoration, not a celebration." What does this mean?
Feast: Essays by readers
We asked readers to write on the theme "feast." Here are the most compelling entries.
The pastors of Richland County
Our two ministers associations merged. Our differences don't stop us from working together.
Cultivating ministers: Farminary students get their hands dirty
Princeton Theological Seminary's farm grows food. But this isn't the main point.
When learning hurts: Content warnings in seminary classrooms
Theological educators don't just teach a particular kind of content. We also model a process for engaging with sensitive issues.
Take and eat? When church members prefer just a blessing
Matt grew up in the Episcopal Church. One Sunday he appeared at the altar—with his arms crossed over his chest.
Blest and kept
Why and how I bless my children
Worth the wait: The rare blessing of a benediction
As a child, I followed the order of worship in the bulletin, mentally checking off each item. My eyes were on the prize.
Equipped for your needs: My church's magical supply closet
On the seventh floor of Hogwarts, Harry Potter and his friends discover a magical room. My church contains such a room.
Seeing whiteness: Exercises in understanding race
I used to lead activities like the "Privilege Walk" and "Cross the Line." I couldn't shake the feeling that they were not taking us very far.
What is good? Joy and the well-lived life
"Look at the birds of the air," said Jesus. Our lives are more akin to the frantic scurrying of rats and the disciplined marching of ants.