by Zach Dawes Jr | Apr 5, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
The Christmas narratives in the Bible are unique, but not conflicted like the resurrection narratives. Yes, we typically conflate the timeline by placing the Matthean magi who arrived from somewhere in the distant darkness bearing gifts alongside the Lukan shepherds...
by James Gordon | Mar 29, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
What are we to make of the contrast between the one who “was in very nature God” and the one who “became obedient to death – even death on a cross”? Why would “he who did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped” make himself nothing and take the form of a...
by Aurelia Dávila Pratt | Mar 22, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
The season of Lent is a paradox in many ways. During Lent, we practice the spiritual work of waiting, while also continuing in our liberative resurrection work. We move toward Easter while also being mindful that the power, mystery and glory of it is with us already....
by Danielle L Bridgeforth | Mar 15, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
One of the goals of the Lenten season is to purify our hearts and refocus our minds. As we journey toward the cross, remembering the suffering and sacrifice of Christ, we are to surrender ourselves to the LORD anew, reconfirming our commitment to trust God. This...
by Margot Hodson | Mar 8, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
Do you sometimes find it hard to match your expectations with reality? We can embark out in life with all kinds of dreams and ideals, but the reality of life can seem very different. We can be crushed by the difficulties that come our way, and it is easy to look back...