by Rev. Erika L, Jackson | Jul 13, 2026 | Opinion
I once bristled when people called me a preacher. Preaching is only one aspect of my vocation and for some reason I did not want that part to eclipse everything else my calling includes. I would introduce myself as a priest or pastor and someone would say, “Oh, you a...
by Jason Edwards | Jul 10, 2026 | Opinion
Editor’s Note: The following first appeared on Jason G. Edwards’ Substack. You can pre-order a copy of his upcoming book, At Home With God: How the Cross Transforms Us here. The Question in Class During my senior year of high school, an English teacher handed back a...
by Kali Cawthon-Freels | Feb 27, 2026 | Opinion
Tuesday evening, people all over the country gathered in their living rooms in front of the television. While many turned to the State of the Union Address—with heavy hearts and perhaps a stiff drink—I curled up with a blanket and opened Netflix on my TV....
by Wyatt Moyer | Jan 22, 2026 | Opinion
It was late November of 2024 when I found it. While decorating the United Church of Lincoln for the Advent and Christmas season, I reached down into the pulpit, a place where thousands of sermons had been preached over many years. I found a hammer at rest on a shelf—a...
by Justin Cox | Nov 24, 2025 | Opinion
I am not so daft as to be unaware of how people think of me. I understand my unconventionalness draws attention. The latest example came while sitting with a couple of long-time church members. Somewhere around the one-hour mark, a set of eyes set upon me, looked me...
