Worried and Distracted
The Rev. Susie Smith explores the gospel story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)--and takes a closer look at the experience through Martha's worried and distracted eyes.
Tell Me a Story
Focusing on the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), the Rev. Chris Henry says that we are followers of Jesus Christ, and our art--like his--is storytelling. It is our turn to tell the old, old stories that still have the power to transform our lives and remake our broken world.
Can I Get a Witness? Faith & Global Hunger Part 4
Faith and Global Hunger Series
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In part 4 of our special series, "Faith & Global Hunger," the Right Rev. Michael Curry, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, offers a stirring call to action to serve the poor in Jesus' name.
Exodus from Hunger: Faith & Global Hunger Part 3
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In part 3 of our special series, "Faith & Global Hunger," the Rev. Dr. David Beckmann--president of Bread for the World--offers practical ways people of faith can address poverty in the world today.
Closing the Great Chasm: Faith & Global Hunger Part 2
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In part 2 of our special series, "Faith & Global Hunger," Lutheran pastor and professor of preaching the Rev. Dr. Barbara Lundblad explores the biblical foundation for the call of God to help those in poverty.
Who Is My Neighbor? Faith & Global Hunger Part 1
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Noted statesman, journalist, and educator W. Hodding Carter III launches our special series, "Faith & Global Hunger," with a powerful message on the scope of the problem--and how people of faith are called to address it.
Turning Points
Columbia Theological Seminary president the Rev. Dr. Steve Hayner probes a "minor miracle" of Elijah and finds that, when we are willing to trust God, the smallest, most ordinary choices can produce the most life-changing, history-making results.
The Dance
The Rev. Canon Chuck Robertson examines the theological concept of the Trinity, and celebrates the fact that the God who is Three-in-One chose to create and redeem a people to join in "The Dance."
Golden Age?
The Rev. Canon Chuck Robertson explores the "golden age" of the church in Acts 2, starting at Pentecost, and discovers that the golden age is not sometime back then, but now.
Unmarked Graves
The Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence takes a hard look at rituals--how they help us reflect on our faith and encourage us to do good... as well as how they can outlive their usefulness and cause more harm than good.
The Grace of the City of God
Dr. Jan Love, dean of Candler School of Theology at Emory University, goes beyond the beautiful language about the City of God in Revelation 21--22 to offer holy hope in the face of life's hardships.
Encountering Other Religions
Dr. Jan Love, dean of Candler School of Theology, explores the meaning of Peter's vision in Acts 11--and the perspective it provides in approaching interfaith relations today.
There Is Something About That Name
The Rev. Dr. Royeese Stowe explores the nature of our relationships, particularly our relationship to Jesus as his sheep as described in John 10.
The True Universal Health Care
The Rev. Susan Sparks takes a look at Jesus' healing of blind Bartimaeus, and finds a challenge to Jesus' followers to experience and share his healing touch.
Trust Jesus and Elvis
The Rev. Susan Sparks wonders about the impact Christians could have in the world if they behaved more like Elvis fans, instead of like doubting Thomas.
Resurrection Biscuits
As we celebrate Easter, the Rev. Susan Sparks reminds us that life without the resurrection of Christ can be heavy and flat--it's the missing key ingredient many of us are missing.
Holy Week: Then and Now
As the church celebrates Palm Sunday, Bishop Michael Watson of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church reviews "Holy Week: Then and Now."
The Prophet Mary
For the final Sunday of Lent, the Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor introduces us to the prophet Mary, whose shocking act of lavish love gives us a glimpse of the kind of love God has for us.
Which Comes First: Grace or Repentance?
For the 4th Sunday of Lent, Dr. Robert Dunham offers insights on the astonishing grace of God as revealed in the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15).
Beyond What's Fair
The Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham explores one of life's eternal questions -- What did I do to deserve this? -- and finds grace and comfort in Christ.