By Dave Hopwood I’m fed up with people taking the Bible so seriously. Don’t get me wrong it’s the most important book in the world to me but that’s why I’m frustrated. The more you get to know someone and something the more you love them/it and the more relaxed you are in their company. … Continue reading Stop Taking the Bible So Seriously!
By Sarah Fujimoto I met him last week. A 10 year old kid, he rides with his sibling to the gym. While his sibling works, he occupies his time with various activities. Seemingly bored at times, he fills the five hours playing with children too young, pacing around, and sitting in our chairs at the … Continue reading Life Lessons: A Boy In A Cafe
By Tom Caylor This morning I went jogging around the neighborhood during the Sunday morning service hour. (Before you write me off as a heathen, let me just say that my family had our special Sunday time later in the day. More of that later…) During my grueling jaunt in the Arizona sun I passed … Continue reading Where Would Jesus Park?
By Wrecked for the Ordinary From the Washington Times: Students, teachers and local pastors are protesting over a court case involving a northern Florida school principal and an athletic director who are facing criminal charges and up to six months in jail over their offer of a mealtime prayer. There have been yard signs, T-shirts … Continue reading Jailed for Public Prayer (and Ensuing Protests)
By George Elerick Our family used to go to the beach a lot. We used to spend time on the old rickety wooden piers that seemed to tell stories of those who have walked before. It was beautiful scenery with birds flying through the air like dancers on a stage. One of my favorite things … Continue reading What It Really Means to Repent
By Karen Swank The beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair. -Relient K, “Be My Escape“ I have my own little rogues’ gallery on the side of my refrigerator – mugshots cut from the newspaper. It’s kind of around the corner and out of the way, yet close enough I can … Continue reading Refrigerator People and the Unfair Grace of God
By Julia LoVan When I received my copy of Rebecca Barnes-Davies’ 50 Ways to Help Save the Earth, I was first impressed by the cover art and post consumer recycled, chlorine free pages, and then more impressed by the comprehensive information throughout. I’ve read a lot on the environment, social justice, and how to be … Continue reading Book Review: 50 Ways To Help Save The Earth
By Wrecked for the Ordinary Dirty Girls Ministries is a Christian anti-pornography ministry created to help women who struggle with pornography addiction. Dirty Girls was founded by author and speaker Crystal Renaud in February of 2009, following a data-collecting web campaign for her book concept. Within just a matter of weeks, Crystal received over 300 surveys … Continue reading Girls Watch Porn: An Interview with Crystal Renaud
By Quoleshna Elbert It seemed useful to introduce a rating system, so this is mine: The greatness of a CD is determined by how many of its songs will be included in the regular rotation of my own Media Player’s Library. I also like to let you know how many, if any, songs are going … Continue reading Jeff Abercrombies Everything Grace: A Music Review
By Sarah Gillis As a student studying abroad in Nicaragua, I looked forward to the breaks between lectures to explore the heart of Latin America. Today was my chance to experience an historical park in the city of Managua. In a bid to capitalize on my free time, I spread my hands out wide and … Continue reading The Cart Boy – Winner of the Social Justice Writing Contest