“If you want a definition of water, don’t ask a fish.” This was an ancient Chinese proverb included in John M. Bracke and Karen B. Tye’s book, Teaching the Bible in the Church. This proverb captivated me and helped me understand that I was steeped in idolatry over the summer. I am a Christian against … Continue reading
By Sarah Hemberger Let’s talk about what scares you. I don’t mean the kind of scared you get when watching those horror movies this time of year or the sudden jolt you feel when someone jumps out and surprises you. No. I’m talking about fear—that deep emotion you cannot avoid, yet struggle to find the … Continue reading
By Hunter Greene We can become only what we can imagine. I learned this lesson as a young kid when I realized why my parents wouldn’t let me watch R-rated movies. These movies were alarming to my parents as they offered a visual representation of the type of person I was not to be. Their … Continue reading
By Holly Strother-Waller About three years ago, I started research on a paper that would shape how I view God and trauma. It drew me in. Most of us know who King David was. He was perhaps the most famous king in scripture. Some of us are aware of Bathsheba and the relation between David … Continue reading
By Patrick Griffin “What should I watch on TV tonight?” You probably asked yourself this particular question many times in the last year. The past year was a strange one for movies, as productions were postponed, and releases were delayed. Of the new movies I did watch, The Sound of Metal was my favorite. *Spoiler … Continue reading
By Gabrielle Booth Theologian Howard Thurman once shared, “There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the … Continue reading
by Caroline Self What is it like to live in a world with other people? What is it like to be formed in God’s image? Below is a journal entry I wrote three years ago as I reflected on these questions. Afterwards, I share a few reflection questions. I was created by God, but I’ve … Continue reading
By Brittany Darst “How do you put this thing on?!” Deep in the church basement, I struggled with my alb. After a lifetime in Baptist churches, I had to wear my first-ever vestments for Thursday Vespers at Duke Chapel. With the gracious help of a Methodist friend, I finally figured out the drapes and snaps … Continue reading
By Tiffany Stubbs Have you ever had a call and no matter how many times you answer, you get the same call with the same question? The question could be from a myriad of things, but what if the inquiry were based on your willingness to bring truth to power? How does one navigate the … Continue reading
By Caleb Mynatt When the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into lockdown, it was an unprecedented and often chaotic transition for churches to make. And while figuring out the logistics of virtual business meetings and livestreaming worship services certainly wasn’t easy, there is one group of church leaders that perhaps had the toughest transition of … Continue reading
