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 Harold Vance The Psalmist Sitting just beyond the edge of the wood, Within the wood, but before it grows thick and dense, The birds sing me to wake, To really wake, to become awakened, To become that much more alive. I pray to the One who brought me here, Who made all of this … Continue reading Poem: The Psalmist
By Lorie Newman I have just awakened from a powerful dream. Do you believe God still speaks through dreams? I do… I was in an old building when a man and woman began to say they had something to show me. I watched them in amazement as they started pulling a huge “train type” cart … Continue reading Do Little Children Go to Hell?
By Blake Garnder The suburban view of the hollywood-glamorized american ghetto has been captured in the precious imaginations of kids everywhere. it has been captured in the same way that cowboys and indians were the heroes of my dad when he was ten years old in 1965. John Wayne starred in as many as five … Continue reading The Ghetto versus 911: A Poetic Satire
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 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 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 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 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