prophecy

For which he needs to invent some prophecy

Jeremiah’s ministry bleeds into his humanity.

The young activist’s words were designed to disturb us and make us see ourselves as we are.

Albert Raboteau profiles seven people who shaped the theology and practice of activism in 20th-century America.

What counts as truth in a post-truth world? Run the Jewels 3 makes the case that truth sounds like rap music.

There’s a place in society for prophetic denunciation. There’s also a place for restraint.

As the second Sunday in advent approaches, I find the prophets of the season compelling. To my ears, their message sounds pretty consistent: "Change the ways of this world."

True prophets have a different bottom line than false ones, but that doesn’t make them any easier to recognize.

When I run across texts like these from Jeremiah and Luke, I’m always asking, “What kind of community does it take to raise prophets like Jeremiah and even Jesus?” Being a Baptist, I have few doubts about God calling prophets, preachers, missionaries and everyday Christians. The call of God tends to be very personal, but it is not private and does not come in a vacuum.

The opening scene of Jesus’ public ministry left no doubt: a commitment to Jesus involves a commitment to build communities of peace and justice. But first comes the calling.