Tripp Fuller The latest thoughts from Tripp: Nerding Out I am a proud nerd, but not just a Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica type of nerd, I am a theology nerd…
Uncategorized A matter of choice Overall, our study revealed that spiritual experiences are visible in the brain in three significant ways: an involuntary reorientation of attention a sense of love or embrace consistent with intimate…
Katrina Huffman Katrina S. Huffman has been serving the nonprofit community for over two decades. She currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the International Gathering at Beth Rapha and…
Lori Erickson The Holy Dirt of Chimayo, New Mexico Sometimes called the Lourdes of North America, this humble adobe church in New Mexico attracts those in search of healing of body and soul. https://www.spiritualtravels.info/spiritual-sites-around-the-world/north-america/the-holy-dirt-of-chimayo-new-mexico/
Resource Centers Resources for the Compassionate Christian Community A never-ending work-in-progress! Check back for updates and additions. Personal Nourishment and Spiritual Practices Sermons and Podcasts - live streaming and recordings Bible Study…
John Pavlovitz Surety is a nice idea, but it’s highly overrated. There’s a dangerous hubris involved in claiming any kind of moral authority or precise theological clarity, other than “Here’s the best guess I can make based on the available information…
String Theory String Theory breaks down the building blocks of material reality—atoms—into smaller and smaller particles (quarks, muons, gluons, etc.) until we finally reach what is essentially a particle that looks like…
Jacqui Lewis The latest thoughts from Jacqui: The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis is Senior Minister at Middle Collegiate Church, a 1000-member multiracial, welcoming, and inclusive congregation in New York City.…
Uncategorized The gifts of neurodiversity The phrase “the gifts of neurodiversity” appears in the subtitle. Neurodiversity’s gifts do not form a discrete list. I think they are ways of being, of approaching our days; they…
Alexia Salvatierra Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra is the author with Dr. Peter Heltzel of “Faith-Rooted Organizing: Mobilizing the Church in Service to the World” (Intervarsity Press). She is a Lutheran Pastor with…
Rob Bell The latest thoughts from Rob: Rob Bell is a bestselling author, international teacher, and highly sought after public speaker. His books include The New York Times bestseller Love…
Meditation and Mindfulness Curated by J. Dana Trent As Christians dedicated to the Gospel work, we are called to love and serve God, our neighbor, and ourselves. With Christ as our example, we…
Sabrina Cherry Dr. Sabrina T. Cherry is a teacher, writer and speaker. Her professional experience includes two decades of working and volunteering in the field of Public Health, including serving as United…
Madeleine L’Engle Excerpts from Madeleine's books, and other reflections: Madeleine L'Engle Camp (November 29, 1918 – September 6, 2007) was an American writer of young adult fiction, including A Wrinkle in Time and its sequels: A Wind in…
Brian McLaren The shrinking of the Christian religion And so, I suspect that the shrinking of the Christian religion will likely become a global phenomenon too, eventually, as long as these trends continue: more young people learn basic…
Joan Chittister The latest thoughts from Joan: Joan Chittister is one of the most influential religious and social leaders of our time. For 40 years she has passionately advocated on behalf of…
Sojourners Unequal suffering: Here’s how Congress should help by Jim Wallis While each of us has borne a variety of new burdens and dangers during this pandemic, those burdens are by no means distributed equally. On the one…
Jim McIntire The late James F. McIntire had a passion for social justice, advocacy and activism so his pastoral emphasis focused on issues of injustice and a call for a more fully…
Kate Rademacher Kate Rademacher grew up outside of Boston and now lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with her family. In her debut memoir, Following the Red Bird: First Steps into a Life of…
Archaeology Archaeology helps us better discern our history, which in written form is highly subjective. There’s a reason we’ve all heard the phrase, “History is written by the victors,” even though…
Uncategorized Poverty Grew In One-Third Of U.S. Counties Despite Strong National Economy Most of the biggest increases were in areas both rural and Southern. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/poverty-rate-us-counties_n_5dfbc63ee4b0eb2264d672f1