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Hearing the Elephant and Seeing the Owl: Memories of Dr. John Killinger
Barry Howard reflects on the wisdom of Dr. John Killinger, who passed away on June 5, the same day that Walter Brueggemann died.
Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget
Religious leaders and people of faith gathered at the U.S. Capitol on June 10, 2025, to call on the Senate to reject the recent budget bill that the House of Representatives recently passed. The gathering encouraged senators to exhibit moral courage in passing a more just budget.
Practicing Faith while Fidgeting: ADHD and the Need for Accommodating Worship Spaces
In the first of a series, Erin Parks shares what worship spaces are like for those with ADHD.
“Los Angeles is Not Burning”: A View From the Ground
Katie Moore, a native Texan living in Los Angeles, describes the events of the past week leading up to the National Guard deployment.
Seven Mountain Mandate | Government Rule by Clerics and Kings
Whether Trump is setting the stage for a true believer in Christian supremacy to occupy the Oval Office may be irrelevant. He is already giving them what they want: rule by a king who will advance their theocratic ambitions in exchange for their allegiance.
Questions Leading to Questions: The Wisdom Senior Adults Offer to the Church
The church cannot afford to forget our older pew neighbors. We must remember them, include them and call upon them.
Faith Commons “Two Peoples, One Land” Event Explores Pathways to Peace in Israel and Palestine
Faith Commons, a Dallas-based initiative that convenes faith and community leaders for conversations to advance the common good, hosted a forum on Monday, June 9th, titled “Two Peoples, One Land” at Wilshire Baptist Church.
How We Arrived at a Fascist Immigration Policy
For all their faults (and there were many), Reagan and Bush understood that leadership requires a delicate balance between reflecting and shaping the views of constituents on complex subjects.
The Language of Pentecost
Pentecost is the promise that no matter what divides us, God has given us a common tongue to speak that everyone can hear.
Walter Brueggemann Challenged My Assumptions and Deepened My Faith: Reflections from a Former Student
Barry Howard reflects on Walter Brueggemann, who completed his journey in “sure trust” and “glad obedience.”
Nostalgia for What Never Was
We have let the sickness of nostalgia permeate our American political landscape.
Americans Split on Corporations Taking Public Stands on Political Issues
A new survey by Ipsos and Axios reveals Americans have mixed views on whether companies should take public stands on political issues.
‘Fix Your Hearts or Die’: Standing With the Trans Community
Drawing from an episode of “Twin Peaks,” Samuel Shepley writes about actively supporting the trans community.
Skulls of Nineteen African Americans Returned Proves Proponents of Race Need Their Heads Examined
In the 1870s, nineteen African Americans who had been patients at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana and later died of various causes were decapitated. Their crania were then sent to Leipzig, Germany where they were studied under the guise of a pseudoscience known as phrenology. It purported the shape and size of one’s skull was connected to intelligence, with some arguing it was an indication of racial superiority.
Balancing reality and hope in times of disillusionment
Times of disillusionment call for a delicate balance between facing realism and holding to hope. Living in despair is no more the answer than dismissing reality.
Everyone Listens to Women Preach: What Women’s Sports Reveal About the Future of the Church
The problem was never the athletes. It was our failure to believe that if we invest in women, if we give them our platforms, resources, and trust, they’ll deliver. Church, does that sound familiar?
Slava Ukraini
Mitch Randall reports on his week in Lviv, Ukraine, and the incredible resilience of the Ukrainian people amid the Russian army’s continual assault.
My Sisters’ Questions: The Courage to Ask ‘Why?”
It is quite human to be stingy with the things we have created and believe God can only be present in them through an invitation or an RSVP. It is pretty human to forget we are not the original creators.
Remembering Walter Brueggemann & the Art of Holy Imagination
Brueggemann didn’t give us a preaching technique. He gave us a vision. A vision where the preacher is not just a herald but a poet of the kingdom.
Faith Leaders Hold Moral Budget Vigil, Urge Senators to Reject SNAP and Medicaid Cuts
Hundreds of faith leaders representing millions of American Christians and other religious traditions will gather near the U.S. Capitol next Tuesday, June 10, to urge Senators to reject cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP proposed in the GOP budget bill.
Food Safety as Congregational Care
Implementing food safety principles will require a little more effort and communication, but ensuring the safety of our congregations is crucial.
Pentecost: The Spirit That Births the Church
Grace Ji-Sun Kim reflects on how Pentecost wasn’t spoken about in her Korean Presbyterian Church, but was occurring nonetheless.
Jeff Hiller’s Sacred Journey From the Pews to the Party Bus
Jeff Hiller had overnight Hollywood success that only took twenty years to realize. It all began in an unlikely place — church.
LGBTQ+ Americans Reflect on Acceptance in New Pew Analysis
As the tenth anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges approaches, LGBTQ+ Americans reflect on how much acceptance they receive from various groups.
The Mosaic of God: Why We Need Every Face to See the Divine Image
Living into the mosaic means creating space—not just for welcome, but for co-flourishing. It means the church isn’t complete without the child who stims in the pew, or the person who doubts and stays anyway.
Seven Mountain Mandate | The Long-Fought Battle to Overtake Public Education is at a Crucial Inflection Point
The Seven Mountain Mandate goal to conquer the U.S. education system has been long-fought, and nearing completion at the hands of the Trump administration.
Belief Behind the Book | I Was an Abomination by Sheryl Weikal
For Pride Month, Angela Yarber looks at Sheryl Weikal’s “I Was an Abomination” for June’s first Belief Behind the Book.
Mad as Hell: Michel Foucault, Modern Psychiatry, and Being Diagnosed with Trump Derangement Syndrome
Miguel A. De La Torre draws connections between the work of postmodern philosopher Michel Foucault and accusations of Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Mad as Hell: Michel Foucault, Modern Psychiatry, and Being Diagnosed with Trump Derangement Syndrome
Miguel A. De La Torre draws connections between the work of postmodern philosopher Michel Foucault and accusations of Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Nottaway Plantation Burns to the Ground and Illustrates Some Histories Are Not Worth Preserving
On May 15th, the South’s largest surviving antebellum house burned to the ground, sparking debate over the legacy of American chattel slavery. Only a smoldering façade remained, inspiring celebration and memes shared on social media by people glad to see the symbol of human subjugation reduced to rubble and ashes.