by Starlette Thomas | Nov 30, 2022 | Opinion
Koinonia Farm celebrated 80 years of commitment to a simple life, a common purse and relationships that cross racialized boundaries on November 26. The vision of two couples – Clarence and Florence Jordan and Martin and Mabel England – the land continues to extend a...
by Starlette Thomas | Oct 17, 2022 | Opinion, The Raceless Gospel Initiative
Following Jesus can result in you getting kicked out of a church. It’s an experience that both Clarence Jordan and I have in common. Ironically, American discipleship doesn’t come with that warning or many examples. I would offer more details of my experience with a...
by John D. Pierce | Dec 7, 2021 | Opinion
A convicting question arose while watching an otherwise warm-hearted news story about four young men making an unselfish choice at a time when choosing selfishness over the common good seems to be in style. While Braves fans were celebrating their World Series...
by Leroy Seat | Aug 5, 2019 | Opinion
Wendell Berry, the inimitable farmer, who is also a novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist and cultural critic, is celebrating his 85th birthday today. I now refer to Berry as “my favorite farmer.” Why would I do that? (And who would have a list of favorite...
by Leroy Seat | Aug 1, 2012 | Opinion
Who are the top Christians of all time (after the New Testament and the period of the early church)? I presented my list of “top 10 Christians” on my blog in September 2010 (check it out here). Although I modified it some after the original posting,...
