By Eric Paul All quotes are the words of MLK from a variety of letters and speeches: In 1989, there were 13 non-violent revolutions in 13 different countries. All but one was successful. (Walter Wink: The Third Way). In the 1950s and 60s, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led such a revolution. His words and … Continue reading Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Legacy Worthy of Action
By Jeff Campbell I thought that I was on a sort-of sabbatical. Or at least a rest stop, along the way. For over ten years, Ive been on this journey. Its a journey that I began before I was a Christian In fact, it was partially through the journey that I was drawn to Him … Continue reading Walking a Mile in Your Student’s Shoes
By Jeff Campbell I entered The World through the holes in your hands. The Holes in Your Hands. I swam like a blood cell in Your Love. And I was healed where you washed me. And I was saved, skin-deep; As deep as I allowed myself to be redeemed. I have wounds, too. I have … Continue reading Poem: Wounds
By Karen Swank You wouldn’t love me if you really knew me. If I told who I really am and all I’ve done, you’d run the other way. If I shared my feelings with you, your lips would peel back in disgust and you’d scurry off to tell someone better. If I laid down this … Continue reading On Lies and Light: A twisted love story
By Jody Matheson To call Reasons for Faith: Making a Case for the Christian Faith a resource book would not give it the praise that it deserves. This collection of essays goes beyond a teaching tool. The written word of many of the 25 authors collected is both readable and easily understood. The editors, Norman … Continue reading No Apologies for Apologetics: Book Review on Reasons for Faith
By Julian Newman Have you ever had a conversation with a dragon? Most of us have. Because dragons do their best to encourage you and I to do things we should not do, watch things we shouldnt watch, or go places we should never be. Most of us have heard of the Big Dragons: Adultery, … Continue reading Little Dragons: What consumes us
By Lorie Newman Last night Duane and I attended a fund raiser event for the Golden Harvest Food Bank. There were various restaurant chefs at different stations around the perimeter of the room set up to give samples of their restaurant specialties to everyone. Duane and I had a blast nibbling on everything from steak … Continue reading Real Hunger
By Sarah Burrows It’s a little late, but we still thought that this step-by-step scenario on “How to celebrate Easter in Africa” was an interesting cross-cultural experience. We wanted to share with you right around the time of Pentecost, a post-Easter holy day on the liturgical calendar: Step 1. Buy and transport cow to feed … Continue reading How to Celebrate Easter in Africa: Photo Essay
By Karen Swank Oh when I look back now That summer seemed to last forever And if I had the choice Ya – I’d always wanna be there Those were the best days of my life Byran Adams, Summer of ’69 What’s the best age you’ve ever been? Getting older (at least, once you’ve surpassed … Continue reading On Getting Older
By Mariah Secrest “Lean back, Mariah. Trust your equipment. Trust the one who’s belaying you.” I glanced down over my shoulder to see Daniel grinning up at me from 80 feet below. Then I realized that may have been a mistake. For although the miles and miles of mountain range were breathtaking, I was above … Continue reading Trust Your Ropes: Choosing community when you’d rather go it alone