Lamar Amburn's and the Reign of God
What's your picture of the kingdom of God? Here's one of mine - where everyone, even a Chihuahua, has bodacious talents.
Lillian Daniel: The Poor Are Not Lucky
A devotional on Mark 4:24-26: I have heard rich people say that the poor are lucky before. But I have yet to hear a poor person say it.
A Veteran's Day Message
A Vietnam Vet's view of war and religion
Dr. Brett Younger: Preachers' Soles
She asked as though it is a common concern, “Do I have to wear shoes when I preach?” Seminary students pose odd questions before preaching in class... This was the first question on footwear.
The Issue-Driven Church
Life in the church has become like life everywhere in America: "Issues are Us." But isn't God bigger than the issue of the moment?
What’s Your Perspective on Church Problems?
Are you able to take the long view when you think about ministry challenges? The Grand Canyon gives us some perspective.
Encourage One Another
It is time! Whatever is stirring, whatever is about to be born, we don't need to be in labor in isolation.
David Crumm: John Philip Newell's Prayer for Peace on 11-11-11
Here is the prayer John Philip Newell is sharing across the Internet, inviting like-minded men and women to pray in solidarity with this movement on 11-11-11.
Dr. Matt Skinner and Josh Stanton: Online tools enriching the study of sacred texts
Too many people have not looked seriously at other traditions’ texts. And too many interpreters do not interpret in ways that invite “outsiders” into the conversation. Here's how online tools can help.
Dr. Thomas Lane Butts: A House Divided
It is not difficult to find occasions, both historical and contemporary, in which the church has not looked very redeemed. Bigotry and exclusivism have been paraded with embarrassing frequency in the name of Jesus.
Keep in Touch: Thinking Theologically about Technology
Can we virtually gather around Word and Sacrament or is face to face meeting essential to Christian community? In other words, how can you take communion virtually?
ON Scripture: Dr. Walter Brueggemann on Zephaniah 1
In this week's ON Scripture lectionary resource, noted scholar Dr. Walter Brueggemann examines Zephaniah 1: "This poem features extravagant language about a coming time of loss, disaster, distress, and suffering."
Dr. Peter Marty: 10 Bible stories that breathe life: Stockpiling life
Peter Marty on Exodus 16: "We are still trying to fully appreciate the giver behind our daily bread. Unfortunately, a myth keeps telling us that there is not enough to go around."
N.T. Wright: A Very Odd Sort of King - Excerpt from "Simply Jesus"
In this excerpt from his new book, "Simply Jesus," Tom Wright writes, "Every time I opened the gospels and thought about my next sermon, I was faced with questions. Did he really say that? Did he really do that? What did it mean?"
Thinking theologically about technology
Project director Verity A. Jones talks about the importance of thinking theologically about technology and the purpose behind The New Media Project at Union Theological Seminary.
Odyssey Networks: Diana Eck and Kathryn Lohre: Common Ground in the Midst of Differences
Kathryn Lohre, now Director for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Relations at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and Pluralism Project Director Diana Eck talk about interfaith harmony, the media focus on faith-related conflicts, and where society can find common ground beyond the theological.
Carol Howard Merritt: What Does Your Spiritual Geography Look Like?
Recently, I discovered a new place in my internal landscape. It came after several rejections. When I was frustrated with a bundle of no’s, I went to see my spiritual director, and she pointed me to something else.
Greg Garrett: Famine and Feast: Bono, ONE, and the Kingdom of God
In this month of Thanksgiving, we'll explore the problem of hunger and look to U2's Bono -- and his understanding of Jesus and the Kingdom -- as a guide for action.
The Rev. Geoffrey Black: The Buzz on "Mission 1"
These days there is a buzz throughout the United Church of Christ and it has to do with Mission: 1. There has been growing excitement about this new coordinated effort to address the needs of hungry people in the U.S. and abroad.
David Crumm Interviews Benjamin Pratt: New Guide for Caregivers
Caregiver duties and responsibilities dragging you down? Keeping your spirit healthy begins with simple steps. David Crumm talks with Dr. Benjamin Pratt about his new guide for caregivers.