Believers are not primarily black Christians or white Christians. We are Christians. Period. Every other descriptor is secondary.
Not My People: Race vs. Culture
Evil is Kawaii: The Dark Side of Anime
Anime rose to popularity in the 1960s in both Japan and America, but up until the last 10 or 15 years (give or take), that popularity was largely relegated to the freaks, geeks, and nerds. I know because I was one of those freaks, geeks, and nerds. You could spot me and my clan of…
Contractions: A Story
Clara slipped her feet into the stirrups, knees spread. Naked from the waist down, she felt the chill of the sterile room beneath the thin gown as the technologist handed her the wand, properly lubricated, and told her to guide it between her legs. The silent vision appeared, and out of the darkness materialized the uproar of the womb.
Happy Mother’s Day!
To celebrate Mother's Day, we wanted to share a great sermon on Biblical Feminism from one of our elders, Pastor Bryan Hodge. You're welcome.
There Are No Such Things as Giants
Two things happen simultaneously when a well-known Christian dies. First, Christians wonder what will happen to his or her ministry, who will fill such big shoes, "what will we do without so and so?" Second, the naysayers begin dredging up every negative fact and scandal to smear his/her name while the deceased teacher's followers go…
Self-Excommunication in American Evangelicalism
During the pandemic and quarantine, there has been a lot of discussion about the nature of church, where and how it should be held, and if online services are consistent with scriptural commandments. While these discussions have been useful in evaluating our obedience to the command in Hebrews 10:24-25 not to forsake the assembly, there…
Here’s Why You Need a Biblical Theology of Suffering
Throughout the course of history, the question of suffering has been at the forefront of philosophy. Why do we suffer? Why disease, famine, and death? Why rape and murder? Why me? I don’t think I go too far in saying that our perspective on suffering is intimately tied to our understanding of God.
Bone of Bones 