Life of Faith
How I used Minecraft with my catechism group
Instead of memorizing Luther’s theology, the kids built churches that embodied it.
Separated from one another—yet still in harmony
Evagrius Pontus and Howard Thurman knew God as simultaneously far and near.
Compassion begins in the eyes
The pandemic hasn’t taken away our ability to look our neighbor in the eye.
Brought to life by Christ
Theology was not optional for me as a child. It was a matter of life or death.
The practical wisdom that comes from a pandemic
The question “what are we for?” takes on new meaning these days.
Pregnancy is undeniably beautiful and bizarre
Both Agnes Howard and Brittany Bergman encourage reflection on a transformational experience.
Stuck in an imperial system that has outlived its promise
Ross Douthat wonders what will get us beyond decadence.
The collective wisdom that emerges from The Baby-Sitters Club
In the Netflix reboot, 12-year-old girls model collaborative leadership.
Christian Cooper’s compassion toward Amy Cooper is rooted in his conscience
Good conscience isn’t forged in the heat of the moment. It acquires its shape over time.
What does it mean to worship an all-powerful God?
These times call into question the nature and morality of power.
What if COVID-19 changes nothing?
People keep saying we’ll be forever transformed by this pandemic. I’m skeptical.
Why there is no quest for the historical Mr. Rogers
Knowing the real Fred means seeing the unseen.
What Christian hope looks like during a pandemic
Living into the desired new creation is our work—and God’s promise.
What’s behind dehumanization?
A book about the psychology and politics of doing terrible things to one another
Maybe this really is a time of divine judgment
Amid pandemic and protest, will we turn to each other and live?
Finding God outside the church walls
The Spirit is God’s wild card, played over and over again when old forms fail.