A few years ago, I wrote a parody (of sorts) of John 4 (Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well) called “Jesse and the Man at Walmart,” in which I attempt to help readers reimagine the story in today’s …
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I have the best manicurist in the city. Her name is Annie, and I send all my friends to her for their manicures and pedicures. I told my friend Sharla about her, and she became a regular customer. I also …
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A few years ago, there was a church in Texas that was expanding their vision of God’s Kingdom by becoming an intentional multiethnic community. They had done the hard work of getting to know their neighbors, growing in love, and …
Read moreTrue Community Transformation Requires Reconciliation
I believe local churches engaged in the work of ethnic conciliation need to establish three types of relationships to represent the Kingdom of God and accomplish human flourishing in their community: Colaborers Compadres Cobelligerents. Colaborers These our churches and parachurch …
Our God does not show partiality. He expresses compassion, equity, and justice not only to people with whom He has covenanted but also to the whole human race. And God commands those who are in a covenant relationship with Him …
This post is the voice of Michael Frost, author of several books including Surprise the World, Keep Christianity Weird, and Hide This In Your Heart. Here, Frost encourages those of us who, well, aren’t running out the door with our …
Read moreHere’s How to Evangelize (if It Doesn’t Come Easy for You)