What Do Americans Think About the Word “Grace?”
One of the central terms in the vocabulary of faith is “grace.” But what does it mean? I have long suspected that “grace” is a sacred word we utter often without pausing to consider the meaning. It’s...
View ArticleHow Annie F. Downs is Reimagining the Word “Courage”
A few short years ago, Annie F. Downs was a lesser known speaker and author to teen girls. But then she launched a mission to revitalize the concept of bravery in the 21st century. Her books “Lets All...
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In a Divided Age, Who Should Be Welcome at the Christian Table?
We live in a moment where Christians are deeply divided, and sometimes rightfully so. And yet, the Christian table has historically been wide and inclusive space where all are welcome. How do we...
View ArticleDisgraced Baptist Leader Paige Patterson Body-Shamed a Woman in His Return to...
Don’t call it a comeback. Paige Patterson has been here for years. After being fired in May from his post as president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for a history of misogynistic...
View ArticleHow ‘Chewbacca Mom’ Candace Payne is Reimagining the Word “Joy”
Two years ago, an unknown mother of two put on a toy Star Wars mask, let out a laugh, and became a superstar. Her name is Candace Payne, although you may know her as “Chewbacca Mom,” and her viral...
View ArticleThis Ancient Spiritual Practice Can Revive Your Prayer Life
Spiritual writers these days love to talk about encountering God through chance encounters and in unexpected places, and I say hooray for spiritual surprises. But for those of us who live seemingly...
View ArticleHow Brian Zahnd is Reimagining the Word “Cross”
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is a central event in the Christian gospel narrative, so it makes sense that theologians have debated what the meaning of the cross for centuries. Among Western...
View ArticleWhat Do Americans Think About the Word “Neighbor?”
“Neighbor” is a central term in the vocabulary of faith. Which is why one of Jesus’s most famous teachings is to “love your neighbor as yourself.” But what does the word “neighbor” actually mean, and...
View ArticleIt’s Getting Harder to Talk About God
More than 70 percent of Americans identify as Christian, but you wouldn’t know it from listening to them. An overwhelming majority of people say that they don’t feel comfortable speaking about faith,...
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A Skeptic’s Guide to Christian Meditation
In November 2004, Christianity Today published an article ominously titled “Dangerous Meditations,” which explored a growing trend among Christians who were finding solace in meditation and yoga. The...
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