Among Moderates and Progressives, talking truthfully about Conservatives and White Evangelicals has become such a popular subject that countless books, podcasts, and blog posts about it. But there is a reason for it. Some point to what has been deemed an unholy marriage between the conservative church movement with a presidential candidate in 2016, along … Continue reading
By Jennifer Colosimo The past 20-plus months have seen a lot—much more than a quick list could cover. But one thing we can celebrate amidst the chaos is how many people were able to push through hardships, confusion and logistical nightmares to some sort of silver lining. That includes Nineteenth Avenue Baptist Church, a small … Continue reading
By Crystal Ham Full disclosure, this time of the year has not been the easiest for me over the last few years. The fall and winter seasons bring many emotions with them, including grief, happiness, love, and sadness. Around this time, I always think about people in my life that I’ve lost, particularly my grandfather, … Continue reading
What an exciting year it has been of the CBF Podcast with over 70 interviews of people doing groundbreaking and innovative work in renewing God’s world. We are incredibly grateful to our listeners and supporters for their generous spirit and engagement of the Podcast. We are also thankful for our three annual sponsors, The Center … Continue reading
By Jiquan Davis O come, o come, EmmanuelAnd ransom captive IsraelThat mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the son of God appearsRejoice! rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, o Israel. When the Hebrew people where in captivity they were hoping and waiting for someone, like a king, to come and save them and for God to be … Continue reading
By Hunter Greene 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; 23 and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is … Continue reading
By Jennifer Baergen Davis I have two sons who up until recently LOVED legos. We have quite the collection of LEGO sets that could potentially make my husband and me rich if we knew anything about how to sell things on e-bay. We have probably every Star Wars and Harry Potter Lego Set made between … Continue reading
2021 was supposed to be much easier than 2020, wasn’t it? But we all have experienced the political unrest, social upheaval, continued strains of the pandemic, and so much more. So when an opportunity comes along to escape from it all for even one hour and fifty minutes, you jump on that opportunity. At least … Continue reading
By: Joshua Stewart Every December, Christians around the world observe a season of Advent. It is during this season that we await the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior while also waiting for his second coming when he will call us to our eternal, heavenly home. During the advent season, as I … Continue reading
By Kelly Holdway In one of my favorite movies, “The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe”, an initial scene is a discussion between a small confident girl, Lucy, and her newfound fawn friend, Mr. Tumnus. Under the light of a single lamp post, the fawn is explaining the weather conditions facing the land. While Narnia … Continue reading
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