Part of the benefit of living in a democracy is the freedom of opinion. But as followers of Christ, we are called to be ambassadors of God’s counter-cultural kingdom. Is the mess of debating and trying to win conversations causing …
2 Questions, 2 clicks Each week we will conduct two polls. Enjoy these questions (and the results) as we get to know our fellow disciplemakers! Question 1 [socialpoll id=”2413109″] Question 2 [socialpoll id=”2408753″] Check in each week for new questions! Ready …
In the middle of a segregated city, our church seemed a model multicultural gathering. Our small group meetings were diverse. Our pastoral staff was diverse. The music performed on Sunday morning had no particular allegiance to a specific genre. It …
In November 2014, Benjamin Watson, then a tight end with the New Orleans Saints, posted a Facebook essay expressing the different emotions he felt after a Ferguson, Mo., grand jury voted not to indict a white police officer, Darren Wilson, …
What I hate about community: It takes me away from getting stuff done, and I value getting stuff done. I struggle with social anxiety, and I get uptight around people. Watching shows like Downton Abbey gives me community vicariously—all of …
“My wife’s friend Jackie is battling cancer,” Don Musser wrote in the text he sent along with this picture, “and she got the first of your prayer journals.” It was a joy to see Don’s wife, Carole, and her friend …
Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. For those who lived in a land of deep shadows— light! sunbursts of light! You repopulated the nation, you expanded its joy. Oh, they’re so glad in …
Contrary to the song lyrics, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year for many of us. The jingle bell merriness of the season is like an out-of-tune gong for those grieving the deaths of family members or friends, …
When Jesus said “come follow me,” he wasn’t heading to Sunday school. He was on his way to heal the sick, befriend a tax collector, stand up for an adulteress, and proclaim good news to the poor. Discipleship and mission …
