Aug 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Introduction: Niche Discipleship and Mercenaries of the Church When I served as a missionary in “world missions” I was a hero of the church by crossing a body of salt water and reaching a foreign people for the Gospel. Missionary service was often...
Aug 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
A radical look at indications of contemporary genocide, focusing on the United States, Canada, France, Myanmar, Libya, Guatemala, South Africa, Sudan, Greece, Central African Republic, Ukraine, Israel/Palestine, Cameroon, Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo,...
Aug 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Jacob’s Dream by Marc Chagall, 1966 The Dreams I DreamBrian Zahnd And it shall come to pass afterwardThat I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh;Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,Your old men shall dream dreams,Your young men shall see visions.-Joel...
Aug 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
Lately, I have been compelled to keep an eye on current events, during what feels like particularly dangerous times. Partisan divisions, fear about the pandemic, the economy and anger in the face of visible injustices contribute to a climate of deep insecurity....
Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Rediscovering the well-worn WayQuarantine has brought a newfound clarity and beauty to being part of Christ’s global church for our family. On Sunday mornings, we eat pancakes, read scripture, and take Eucharist with our two older kids, as our one-year-old cheers...
Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
What is lost will always be found My children love playing hide and seek. Their hiding spots are rarely hard to find, but that’s the point. Their favorite part is being found. In the larger human experience, our game of hide-and-seek is no longer playful but rooted in...
