By Katherine Spearing During the fall, I worked on a congressional campaign in Alabama. From the beginning, I was cautioned not to go to the north side of the city. It was the low-income, predominately black area of the city. Though I understood that demographically, the black communities had a history of voting a certain … Continue reading The North Side: Looking Beyond Appearance
By Jameson Ketchum WRECKED: How did Veil Arms Clothing get its start and what is the meaning behind the name? VA: Veil Arms originated in 2004 while I (Shawn ) was at a Christian university and my fianc (now wife) was home in Albuquerque, (and we) decided to do designs for some bands. We attempted … Continue reading Veil Arms Clothing
By Brooke Luby I never understood Grace until I went to China. Actually I still don’t, but it fueled this immense desire to understand this concept, this beautiful reality that there is nothing I can do that will make God love me any more or any less. I am not sure how it all happened. … Continue reading The Grace of Gulou Street
By Joe Gomez One thing is for certain: there is no shortage of voices that are quick on the draw to rebuke the American Christian church. From the inside and out, sermons are given, books are written, entire blogs are dedicated to challenging the current state of the church. The validity of each voice aside, … Continue reading Book Review: Crazy Love by Francis Chan
By Sarah Fujimoto A city on a hill cannot be hidden. What is bright cannot be hidden, what is elevated cannot be brought down. What is filled with hope doesn’t entertain despair, and what breathes life takes away death and pain. Perspective is a word that continues to be on my heart lately. The way … Continue reading Ayuda Community Center: Arts Training for Youth
By Derek R. Iannelli-Smith Was Jesus a revolutionary? What does that mean, and what doesn’t it mean? The Merriam Webster Collegiate Dictionary defines revolutionary’ as, “constituting or bringing about a major or fundamental change.” Today’s church’ likes it’s post-modern terms and “Jesus the revolutionary” is one of those that possibly gets caught up in the … Continue reading Was Jesus a Revolutionary?
By Jeff Goins, Editor The other week, I met a friend for dinner. During the course of our meal, we discussed all kinds of issues from theology to social justice. We lamented the state of the church with critical attitudes and admitted that we ourselves were part of the problem. We both expressed desires to … Continue reading Learning About Redemption from the Poor
By Jeff Goins, Editor Church is simple. You really should try it. It’s Wednesday night when I’m writing this, and I’ve just returned from a fellowship gathering at the house of one of our church members who is allowing us to meet there, even when they’re out of town. We sat in their living room, … Continue reading Church Is Simple
By Jeff Goins, Editor Notes from my journal, the last week of January, 2007: I am wrapping up my time in Mexico, a fifteen-day trip that has turned my world upside down. Here is a snapshot of my surroundings: A handful of young Jesus-followers share the Gospel with a couple curious drunks that wandered off … Continue reading Reflections from a Mexico Mission Trip
By Sarah Fujimoto What do darkness and light have in common? Does darkness encapsulate light? I was reminded of this dichotomy the other night while looking at the bright and seemingly stagnant moon that was surrounded by dark shifting shadows. Formed around the moon was an almost perfect circle of light that covered the darkness … Continue reading Julia LoVan Dresses: Fashion and Poverty